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I am thinking about taking advantage of the education reimbursement offered by my employer. Unlike previous employers, this one doesn't limit it to degreed schooling but rather allows any sort of training or classes that are relevant to the job (with company approval). So my question is; which pieces of paper have you picked up over the years that have benefitted you the most, either on paper or in practice, or preferably both? Some things that I'm considering so far:
  • Hexagon level 2 & 3 training (thus far I've only done level 1)
  • GD & T and advanced math classes at the community college, possibly leading up to a certificate in drafting (because you can never have too much GD & T knowledge)
  • ASQ certifications of some sort
So far, the only feathers that I have in my cap are advanced certificates in machine tool & welding and a shiny piece of paper from Hexagon for level 1 completion. At this point in life and in my career I feel that a degree would be a waste of time. Three English classes, sociology, biology, etc. aren't gonna make me a better quality inspector.
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  • It all depends if your current employer and/or your future employers require you to have a degree or certifications to do the job. If your current job is will to pay you back for higher level education or to obtain a certificate, I'd jump on that. I recently got my master's degree and I was reimbursed 100% every semester for straight As and 80% for making As and Bs. Overall I made all As and 2 Bs. It took 2 years of working full time, attend grad school at night in another town half an hour a away, and maintaining my family but I got it done and payed back for it.

    Cost of level 2 or 3 training is not that much.

    Talk to your boss what you want to do and plan it out. Its got to be a win-win for you and the company.
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  • It all depends if your current employer and/or your future employers require you to have a degree or certifications to do the job. If your current job is will to pay you back for higher level education or to obtain a certificate, I'd jump on that. I recently got my master's degree and I was reimbursed 100% every semester for straight As and 80% for making As and Bs. Overall I made all As and 2 Bs. It took 2 years of working full time, attend grad school at night in another town half an hour a away, and maintaining my family but I got it done and payed back for it.

    Cost of level 2 or 3 training is not that much.

    Talk to your boss what you want to do and plan it out. Its got to be a win-win for you and the company.
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