Air Traffic Controller ?????

[walkthasky]

I was wondering about the steps necessary to become an Air Traffic Controller?? Ive looked at FAA.GOV, and seems you have to go through a certification program. Only way i can see how is to get a degree through a college and get the referral that way. Are there any other ways?
Thanks in advance

 

[Wiggums]

http://forums.flightinfo.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=15822&highlight=MARC+program

http://forums.flightinfo.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=14602&highlight=MARC+program

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