Colorado Technical University

Particular situation, advice needed.?

Alright, I'm going to make this question quick and simple, not too broad, not too specific. I'm a recent grad from high school. I'm thinking about going to ATI Career training center here in miami as an EST. The reason for that is because I'd like a quick job now, as my first job so I could then go to college (which is what I really want). My financial aid has been placed so that I don't pay anything until six months after. The course itself is 14,000. Not to say I'll be paying 14,000 rather a fraction of that, being 6000-8000. My question being, should I go to this school to get a better job? Rather than fast food, or, get a simple part-time crap job while going to a good college? Some of you, (before you even state it) might be thinking, go to a community college! Well thing is, my community college here in Miami, SUCKS! Poor quality to the extreme! not a very good learning environment, so I wanted to go to this local private college accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. So the school is legit, but I need money to save up while I attend the school, which is why I looked back on ATI, thing is, what if when I graduate it doesn't turn out so swell? What if they can't get me a job, or, time passes by and, I don't have their money? I'm not being pessimistic or, positive, I'm being both. In closing, should I attend this vocational school, or go to a crappy part-time job and go to a REAL college? (no not community for the last time lol) . In all seriousness tho, please advise me. Thanks. I contradicted myself, so much for "quick and simple" lol

Public Comments

1. If you want to spend that time trying to save up for college, join the military. You will be in for 2-4 years, and they will pay for your education while you are in and even after you leave, you also get paid very well (and you hardly spend any of what you earn in the first year), and they cover you with heath/dental/vision plans. Find your local recruitment office and go ask some questions then decide what you want to do...