Options for Post-Secondary Ed.

Today, students have many options for furthering their education beyond high school. But I still find that most students are heavily focused on traditional university enrollment, or if the student isn't interested in this, then nothing. It takes a lot of conversation to help students understand that there really are other options.

Post-secondary education options include on-the-job training programs, vocational/technical or career schools, two-year colleges, four-year colleges, specialty institutions (health-related, religious training, etc.) and even homegrown workforce development training (such as a nurse training program within a hospital). What's important is that the student consider his/her interests, look at the options, and weigh his/her decision carefully. Four-year (and higher) degrees aren't the answer for everyone.

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