{"id":42,"date":"2024-04-24T13:52:57","date_gmt":"2024-04-24T13:52:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lenoircc.mycareerfocus.org\/fall-2024-volume-6-issue-1\/its-never-too-late-to-suit-up-and-head-back-to-school\/"},"modified":"2024-06-05T20:46:46","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T20:46:46","slug":"its-never-too-late-to-suit-up-and-head-back-to-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lenoircc.mycareerfocus.org\/fall-2024-volume-6-issue-1\/its-never-too-late-to-suit-up-and-head-back-to-school\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s Never Too Late to Suit Up and Head Back to School"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">By Cailyn Kennedy<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Former Lenoir Community College Business Administration student Josh Kautter is achieving more than he ever thought possible. After a three-year career in the Army, Kautter left due to struggles with PTSD due to his time deployed in Afghanistan. After his return home, he decided to pursue a career in installing gutters and spent his free time as a volunteer firefighter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">When asked why he pursued a degree in business, Kautter replied with, \u201cThe owner of the company I was working for saw something in me and wanted me to work in the office as an operations manager for the gutter company. I liked this idea, so I decided to accept it. I enjoy learning in general and I will always continue to further my education in some form or another. Business seemed like a useful path to take.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Graduating with a degree in business administration in May 2024, Kautter recognizes that this is a significant milestone for himself. While uncertain about the future utility of his degree in his current career path, he remains optimistic about its potential, envisioning possibilities such as opening a gym alongside his future plans to pursue a career as an EMT <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">and paramedic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\u201cSomething I want others to understand is the importance of studying hard and understanding the material in regard to the big picture. Memorizing things can be beneficial, but understanding how everything falls into place and why, is where the connection with the real world takes place,\u201d says Kautter. \u201cI want others to know that it is never too late to start college. Even if you are retired or in your later years like me.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Though he has had his struggles, he encourages everyone struggling to reach out to those around them for support. \u201cDo not be afraid to ask questions! If anything, my teachers may have been annoyed at times, although they would disagree, I am sure. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Support from family is great as well because they know when to give you time to study.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">A message he hopes others can take away from his story is, \u201cDon\u2019t give up. Take the time to work hard, consistently, and diligently to pursue your goals. With the right support and the drive to learn and ask questions, you can do it and you will thank yourself in the end,\u201d says Kautter. \u201cBefore beginning any educational pursuit, two years, four years, however long it may be, can seem daunting and overwhelming, but that time will pass faster than you think. Take the plunge and be a better you!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">\u201cLook ahead at your goals and determine if the temporary sacrifices now are worth it in the end. In most cases it is. I know it has been for me. The time and money you spend now for more money, happiness, and a great career in the future sounds like a good deal to me,\u201d says Kautter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lenoircc.edu\/programsofstudy\/businessadministration\/\"><span class=\"s1\">LCC <\/span>Business Administration<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Cailyn Kennedy Former Lenoir Community College Business Administration student Josh Kautter is achieving more than he ever thought possible. After a three-year career in the Army, Kautter left due to struggles with PTSD due to his time deployed in Afghanistan. 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