If you could talk to your younger self, would you steer them towards the trades? 🛠️

If you could talk to your younger self (or a high school grad today), would you steer them toward college, a trade, or something else? Why?

Only 16% of Gen Z parents believe a college degree guarantees job security today.

The cost of a bachelor’s degree has more than doubled in the last 20 years, and white-collar layoffs are making headlines. It’s no surprise that faith in the “college first” path is cracking.

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