It is impossible to look at, listen, or read the news without hearing about the impact of the recession on, well, just about everyone.

So, what do you say?  How about some good news?  Perhaps something that can empower you and help you begin a journey toward an exciting future?

We have it:  It’s called the Virginia Education Wizard and Dr. Glenn DuBois, the chancellor of Virginia’s Community Colleges explained what it is in an Op/ed in the Richmond Times-Dispatch:

This online tool delivers easy access to information that students and families want to know about career paths, educational offerings, and college costs. The Wizard delivers real-time answers so Virginians can plan and, more important, control their future.

Users can go online to explore different careers, learn about what those jobs pay in the local market, and map out the college courses that will get them where they want to go. The Wizard guides users in applying for financial aid and prompts action, such as meeting registration deadlines for the semester’s classes.

The Virginia Education Wizard is something that you are going to be hearing a lot about in the coming days, weeks and months.

The Wizard connects your interest with potential careers, while clearly explaining the education you need to get there and how you can access it.

Click over today and see why the Wizard really is the right tool at the right time.

Posted by Jeffrey Kraus