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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My oldest has a lower IQ. College really isn’t a realistic plan for lots of kids, mine included. We recognized this by the beginning of HS so I helped him figure out what he might like to study in our public vo tech.

He was able to graduate from HS with lots of support. Then through a National trade association, he got a full scholarship to a community college trade program - no tests required, just all hands on training and it was over a two year period instead of some of the more well known one year programs. The slower pace was definitely a great decision because the faster pace would have been too hard and frustrating.

He’s worked full time since HS but the biggest issue I’ve found is that [b]he got taken advantage of and treated unfairly to the point of wage and hour type violations and unauthorized payroll deductions. So I helped him get a county union job. Now he earns a living wage, has health insurance and has paid leave and a pension.[/b]

It’s been a tough road but he’s highly successful and he grew up to be a great person. I think the key for us was recognizing his deficits and helping him find a direction that would work for him.

Being in public school there is also a lot of transitional support and post HS assistance. My son didn’t use them - his vo tech provided similar services for their kids.

Anyway, good luck. The trades are a great alternative if your goal is independence and earning a living wage. But, unlike a PP’s plumber relative, my son won’t be rich. His disabilities will always limit his outcome. 
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Before I got to the end of your bolded sentence that was my thought. A union job whether independent or some kind of government is absolutely a wonderful choice, especially for lower IQ people. They are protected all around and have benefits and something to take care of them in old age. Not to be scoffed at.[/quote]

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