Whether you need one more class to get your degree or two years’ worth, now is the time to look into the National Labor College’s (NLC) online bachelor’s degree programs. This year NLC is offering a new degree program just for union members and their families.You can earn a degree in Labor Studies, Business Administration, Construction Management or Emergency Readiness and Response. Register today for the fall semester at www.nlc.edu/new-students/degree.

These new programs offer union members the convenience and flexibility of online study. Union members get a big discount  on tuition and Union Privilege also sponsors a number of scholarships to help with tuition. By taking advantage of the special union member rates and scholarships, NLC students can complete their degrees for less than $10,000 in two years. Additional learning from work experience and apprenticeships can earn union members credits toward completing their degrees.

 Bridget Benjamin, a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters (UA) and 2011 NLC graduate encourages every union member, especially building trades members, to take the opportunity to earn a degree at NLC. After spending five years in apprenticeship it is inspiring and important to be able to put that training towards a college degree without starting over like a freshman, she says.

 NLC President Paula Peinovich says:

Our new online bachelor’s degree programs are designed to help union members advance in their current jobs or move into growth areas for new, good jobs. The college is proud to be part of the solution to our country’s current unemployment crisis.

Located in Silver Spring, Md., the NLC is the nation’s only regionally accredited higher education institution devoted exclusively to educating union members, leaders and staff.