PR2016 Jul 27 DUAL

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July 27, 2016

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STUDENT BENEFITS FROM DUAL ENROLLMENT AT SHELTON STATE

Tuscaloosa, Alabama - When asked what advice he would give a potential Shelton State Community College student, William Cain responds with a maturity one might not expect from a high school student.

“I would tell anyone who is considering enrollment at Shelton State to work hard and maintain good grades because that will help with scholarships. Likewise, I would tell them to try and decide exactly what they want to accomplish with their education.”

William was recently part of Shelton State’s dual enrollment program and, in the process of achieving his own goals and accomplishments, completed 42 credit hours of college coursework. Equipped with knowledge from Shelton State’s diesel mechanics program, Will is already utilizing some of the things he learned at his family farm. “I like the outdoors and eventually I want to run my own business as a forestry consultant.”

Scholarship funding through the dual enrollment program made it possible for William to enroll in classes. By investing early in his education, he is optimistic about his future opportunities and looks forward to his continued growth at the College.

For more information on dual enrollment opportunities at Shelton State, visit sheltonstate.edu or contact Tennyson Smith at tjsmith@sheltonstate.edu.

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