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Young people are choosing to skip college, citing college debt and an abundance of jobs available without a degree. An apprenticeship is an excellent option for preparing for a high-wage, in-demand career
When he looked to the future, Grayson Hart always saw a college degree. He was a good student at a good high school. He wanted to be an actor, or maybe a teacher. Growing up, he believed college was the only route to a good job, stability and a happy life.
The pandemic changed his mind.
A year after high school, Hart is directing a youth theater program in Jackson, Tennessee. He got into every college he applied to but turned them all down. Cost was a big factor, but a year of remote learning gave him the time and confidence to forge his own path.
. https://apnews.com/article/skipping-college-student-loans-trade-jobs-6171e09d4a37aa18c72459d3cd1d7cbe… #ArkansasOSD #ARpx #ARleg #ARapprenticeship
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