These topics air Friday August 22, 2014 at noon and 8pm on 90.5 WESA. Join the conversation LIVE between 12pm & 1 pm weekdays at 412-246-2002.
Trade School vs. College
While college may not be for everyone, gone are the days when you could go from work to longtime employment without some form of higher education. As the costs of college increases and more jobs require a level of education beyond high school, trade schools are seeing a boost in enrollment. What are the economic benefits of attending trade school over college? We'll pose that question to Brian O'Roark, professor of economics at Robert Morris University.
Summer Melt
Pitt Education professor Dr. Lindsay Page discusses her research on Summer Melt. It's an unfortunate trend among recent high school graduates who plan to start college in the fall but fail to enroll due to a lack of resources or mentors. Her forthcoming book is called "Summer Melt: Supporting Low-income Students Through the Transition to College."
Upcoming Fitness Events
Before summer comes to a close and the autumn chill is in the air, there are plenty of outdoor activities for you to enjoy. Joe Vennare, co-founder of the online fitness and health magazine Fittsburgh, joins us with suggestions for some upcoming fitness events you may enjoy.
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