BETA
What is a primary benefit of choosing a vocational trade school over a four-year university?
Chapter 1
The skyrocketing cost of college
Chapter 2
The math behind the college premium
Chapter 3
The rise of alternative career pathways
Chapter 4
The non-financial return on investment
Ch 3 · The rise of alternative career pathways
sloane Alternative Career Pathways
A four-year degree, it's not the only key, Specialized skills set your future free!
sloane Short-term intensive programs challenge the necessity of a computer science degree.
Fun Fact
Hiring shifts: In 2023, the share of job listings on ZipRecruiter requiring a college degree dropped to 14.5%, down from 18% in 2022.
sloane Major employers are actively dropping college degree requirements for many roles.
Glossary
vocational school (noun)
A school that teaches the skills necessary for a particular job or trade. Enrollment at these specialized institutions surged sixteen percent between 2022 and 2023.
A school that teaches the skills necessary for a particular job or trade. Enrollment at these specialized institutions surged sixteen percent between 2022 and 2023.
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What types of roles are companies most likely to target when removing bachelor's degree requirements?
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Which platform is commonly used by self-taught software developers to host and showcase their code portfolios?
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Which major technology company was among the first to drop degree requirements for some technical roles?
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What is a primary benefit of choosing a vocational trade school over a four-year university?