One individual will receive the opportunity of a lifetime, when Lethbridge College announces the winner for the Extreme Career make over 2 Mar. 9.

The polls have were open to the public Feb 26. and closed Friday.

The college came up with the idea to host an extreme career makeover to give one person the opportunity to seek education or change their career.

Stephanie Savage, 27, one of six competitors says she wants to go back to school now because she finally found a career she can see herself pursing.

Finding an interest in radio production, she said going back to school is worth the risk.

“I like music and I like the aspect of being involved in the community” Savage said.

Kasha Thurston, the marketing coordinator for Extreme Career Makeover 2 says the college wants post-secondary education to be easier to achieve. By having this contest, it helps the cause in a small way.

“This was one we thought we could reach out and really change the lives of our future students,” Thurston says.

Although this contest is open to 18-year-old students, Thurston says it is geared towards an older audience who are seeking career changes.

“We are also noticing a shift in students who are more mature coming back to school,” She added.

Kate Bollinger a student at the Lethbridge College says this is a good opportunity for education who can’t necessarily afford further education.

“It gives the opportunity for people to further themselves with education,” She said.

The winner of contest will be announced on March 9 at Lethbridge College and will receive two years of paid tuition and books.