can i get funding to start a new career as a diving instructor?
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It's quite possible and it's going to depend on what social programs are available where you live. Here , in Canada there are a number of social assistance programs that offer money to switch careers. Everything from student loans from the provinces to full grants from the federal government under the un employment insurance act. I for one, used an Ontario student loan for my commercial diver training.\n\n Edit: Scubapro does have a point about doing grunt work in exchange for certs. But I'd still look into any government assistance in your area. Also, by going that route, the training facility will have to meet your funding program's requirements. This will help you obtain not only better training, but probably some job placement help as well. I agree with scubapro, in that divers are a dime a dozen, lining up to work at resorts.
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Mind if I squeeze in on a little of your buisness?  I also give diving lessons.  Can't you tell from my pic.
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Yes!  go to www.fafsa.ed.gov There are grants available based on need and financial income.
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Hi, well if you're in London I recommend Diving Leisure, they are knowledgeable and stock good equipment at reasonable prices and they're great fun to chat to.  \nhttp://www.divingleisurelondon.co.uk\n\nIf you're not in London then the Mike's Waterfront Warehouse chain is pretty good and worth a look in.  \n\nIf you can you should check out the Dive Shows as very often shops do special deals for the show.  Always worth a look in.
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Try your local council leisure department.  They should be able to signpost you and/ or give  a grant themselves.  You may be entitled to business rate reduction as well.
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I cant say for sure... But I would have to assume so.\n\nTry contacting Greg Stolly at the Ohio Beauty Academy. He owns the OBA. I'm sure there's some kind of loans or grants.
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No, sorry... I was a diver and my sister is a diving/swimming coach. She went to state for her excellent diving skills from the time she was in 8th grade til she was in 12th... :D That doesn't help you much though. Does it? LOL
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your question betrays you - \n-it leads to another:  Are you qualified by education and experience to start such an organization?  \n-and another: Do you plan to run this organization?\n\nYou may have had a course on grant and proposal writing when you were in school - if not, return to your university: that may be a good starting place.
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I'm not sure where to get a grant ,but you can go to Prosper.com which is a Peer to Peer loan group. You can slowly pay back the loan at a certain interest rate while you go to school.
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yes! you need to go to: donate money2me.com.donate2me.com,\np[aypal.com,get a checking account, govt.grant money to\ncover expenses you have not money to pay. all you need is LOVE asnf money! \n\ngood luck!
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YMCA's sometimes have scuba certification classes.  Also check with a local sporting goods store they might know where to get a cert. or try the good 'ol yellow pages
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With a BA degree there are many places that will allow you to work in the schools while you are earning your Masters in teaching.  This is especially applicable in schools and districts where there is a teacher shortage.\n\nThe following is a link to a document regarding having Stafford loans forgiven, but it might give you some ideas about where you could look for districts that offer non-traditional paths towards licensing.\n\nhttp://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/pol/tsa.pdf
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Just check the nursing school and you also can probably get a regular school loan
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Try your local Ymca.  Often times they have Scuba courses available.  If you are not a Ymca member then you might have to pay a little more but my family got certified in Bloomington Indiana so you should be able to get scuba lessons in WI.
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There is plenty of government funding out there. Call you local social services for adults and they will get you started with the right people for funding. There are other groups and organizations in your local areas. Start by writing alot of letters to group and organization they will help. Good Luck.
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Look up SBA in your area.  They give classes in many areas.  From what I understand, they also sponsors / loan to new small businesses.  You may have to meet certain criteria first though.
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It depends where you're going to work, and what kind of employment package you get. From personal experience of working in the Red Sea, Dominican Republic, Cyprus and Australia, what you get is what you agree with your employer!\n\nThe best deal I ever got was with Extra Divers in Makadi Bay (Egypt) - we got a starting salary of Euro520 per month (going up to 600 after two months, 800 after one year), plus commissions based on how many certifications the dive centre issued per month (worth between Euro500-1000, depending on the season - it was a busy centre!), plus accommodation, plus two meals a day from the staff kitchen (although the food wasn't that good!)\n\nThe worst was probably the Dominican Republic, where the boss was an ***hole, and tried to pay us in Dominican Pesos (which lost one third of their value in the six months I was there). Salary was worth about US$350 per month (before devaluation!), commissions were a joke, accommodation was provided, but we had to eat in the hotel staff canteen for lunch, which was awful, AND the diving conditions were not that good either!\n\nFew tips if you're working in the Third world: first, make sure you'll get paid in hard currency (US$, Euro, or GBP) - for sure the boss is taking hard currency payments from the guests! Secondly, buy a return ticket good for at least the first three months - that way you've got an exit if you need it. Thirdly, check out diving websites where your prospective dive centre is rated, ideally by both guests and staff - but if the guests weren't happy with the service, that tells you the staff aren't happy working there