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The state of Georgia has an array of paraprofessional programs offered through technical colleges. Schools such as Columbus Technical College and The Cottage School offer programs that are approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GAPSC). GAPSC and other commissions have several standards for professional educators to follow.
The Idaho Professional-Technical Education (PTE) program's mission is to make continuing education resources available to students and adults. The program focuses on teaching technical skills that can help secondary and postsecondary students become more valuable members of the workforce.
Outdoor education students are taught skills that promote safety and ways to care for the environment. Areas of study include adventure, recreation and hands-on learning, such as backpacking, whitewater canoeing and high-angle rescue. Career paths for outdoor education include summer camp counselor, rock climbing instructor, activities and life skills instructor, recreation director, backpack team leader and outdoor field instructor. Many colleges offer degree programs in outdoor education.
Idaho has five state colleges: the College of Southern Idaho, the College of Western Idaho, North Idaho, Lewis-Clark State College and Eastern Idaho Technical College. Of those five colleges, only Lewis-Clark State is an accredited four-year college that offers bachelor's degrees. The other four are community colleges that offer a variety of associate (two-year) degrees. Idaho also has three state universities: University of Idaho, Boise State and Idaho State. Tuition for all of Idaho colleges is considerably cheaper for in-state residents than nonresidents.
