parentingteensandtweens.com
A Community for Surviving The Teen Years
A 4 year traditional college at some point was established as the only acceptable post high school path, but it's becoming clear that this isn't the right choice for many young people. It's time to bring other alternatives likes trade schools, apprenticeships, entrepreneurship, military careers and community college back into the conversation as legitimate and respectable options after high school.
Not every student is meant for college or at least the traditional 4 year track. There are many viable alternatives such as trade school, community college or other professional pursuits that can provide fulfilling, flexible and often lucrative careers. As the cost of attending 4 year colleges continues to climb and more students aren’t even sure if college is right for them, it is time we start removing the stigma around college alternatives. Let’s help teens feel good about whatever choice they make regarding their post high school plans.
