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About College Reporter
College Reporter helps people launch meaningful, hands-on careers.
Whether you’re a high school graduate, military veteran, or working professional ready for a change, we’re here to make your next step in education simple and achievable.
Our mission is to guide students through every stage of career preparation, from choosing accredited programs to understanding licensing, certifications, and job opportunities.
Who We Are
College Reporter is an independent resource for trade, healthcare, business, and design education.
We partner with experienced industry professionals, educators, and workforce experts to ensure our guides are accurate, practical, and up to date.
Our editorial team researches thousands of schools, training programs, and certification requirements so you can make informed, confident decisions about your education.
What We Offer
- 🎓 Career Guides: Step-by-step overviews for dozens of high-demand professions
- 💡 Education Planning Tools: Compare programs, schools, and licensing requirements by state
- 💰 Funding Information: FAFSA walkthroughs, scholarship tips, and financial aid insights
- 🧭 Career Data: Salary trends, job outlooks, and certification requirements
- ✅ No hype, no hidden agenda: Just clear, unbiased information from verified sources
Why Trust College Reporter?
We combine official government data, verified licensing boards, and insights from trade professionals to create content that’s accurate, actionable, and student-focused.
Our resources are:
- Updated regularly to reflect state and federal changes
- Reviewed by subject matter experts in education and career development
- Written for clarity and transparency, not sales or promotions
Our Mission
To make career education transparent, affordable, and accessible to everyone.
We believe college and career planning should empower you, not overwhelm you.
That’s why we break down complex information into easy-to-follow steps that help you move forward with confidence.
The College Reporter Promise
- 🧭 Guidance you can trust, backed by real data and expert sources
- 🔧 Tools to plan your next step in training or education
- 💼 Advice that prepares you for both employment and advancement
- 🌎 A focus on practical, career-driven education for every background
Our goal: helping people build careers that build communities.
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