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Vocational School Becoming an Attractive Option to High School Grads
Word association pop quiz: After high school you ___________
If your mind's first association was "go to college", you're like most Americans. It is not a new phenomenon. For years, we've become ingrained with the assumption that the smartest thing to do after high school is to go to college. We've seen and heard all the statistics to back up the assumption, so much that we've rarely even thought to question it.
But lately there is emerging growing evidence that enrolling in a 4-year bachelors program may not be the best move for all students. Some may be better suited attending vocational school.
Rethinking College After High School
The Department of Education recently estimated that a large number of those who began a four-year bachelor’s degree program in the fall of 2006 will not finish that degree within six years. Amid the current economic crisis, more people are beginning to seriously weigh the costs and benefits of a four-year degree program. Economists Richard K. Vedder and Robert I. Lerman, among others, have begun to advocate toward intensive career training such as welding school or other vocational programs and apprenticeships that provide high school graduates with valuable skills and on-the-job experience that can be an ideal fit for many students.
Given that a bachelor's degree is not a requirement for most of the 30 jobs the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects to grow the most over the next decade, assuming the 4-year college track after high school is likely to receive some reconsideration. In light of the daunting student loan debt that the average college attendee faces upon exiting school (whether with or without a degree), the option of attending a vocational program, conversely, is becoming an increasingly attractive option.
Think About If Vocational School is Right For You
Some people have been planning their college path for years. If you're not sure if college is for you, it's not necessary to force it and hope it works out for you. Consider options like Tulsa Welding School before making your decision about what to do after high school.
Tulsa Welding School has campuses in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Jacksonville, Florida, and both campuses draw in students from all over. Tulsa Welding School has vocational school reps in the following states
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If you're located in a state with a Tulsa Welding School campus or rep, you can meet with a representative to have a discussion about vocational school training and whether it fits into your plans. You can also contact us via phone or through the "Get More Info" on the right.
