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Reflect on Learning: Can you state the real-life advantages of a college degree over a high school diploma? Higher earnings, better job security, increased job satisfaction and ability to avoid poverty.
IV. Postsecondary Alternatives So now you know that a college education is a first and very important step on the road to financial stability and success. But for some, a traditional 4-year college may not be the ideal path. No worries! There are many excellent alternative postsecondary options .
Institution
Description
Advantages
Community College
2-year postsecondary school that attracts students from the local community.
• inexpensive; admission generally open to all • students may transfer to a 4-year college after 2 years which saves tuition costs • offers a wide variety of educational programs including CTE. • certificate for successful completion of training • tuition costs are lower than a 4 year college • programs range from 3 months to 2 years
CTE specializes in a wide range of trade skills : culinary arts, aircraft maintenance, computer coding and programming, farming, food processing, auto repair, fashion design, construction, cosmetology, web design, plumbing, medical and dental assistance, digital marketing, hotel management, audio or video production, and much more. These provide an education in the fine arts, such as music, art, and theater . Army; Air Force; U.S. Marine Corp; Navy; Coast Guard. PRODUCT PREVIEW • wide variety of training programs • career/job placement assistance
Career Technical Education (“CTE”)
Academy/ Conservatory
• studies are concentrated in a specific artistic field • admission can be highly competitive • available to high school graduates • members serve their country • members gain career training and earn educational benefits for college • excellent short-term or lifelong career path
United States Military
College Overseas
There are excellent universities all over the world that welcome American students for full time degree study. The most popular destinations for U.S. students are the UK, Canada, Germany, France, Australia and New Zealand.
• low or free tuition • often have a 3 year degree path • opportunity to learn another language • experience of living abroad increases employability in global job market
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