How are educators talking to students about different paths after high school?

For a long time the default message was “go to college.” But now there’s more conversation about trades, certifications, apprenticeships, and other paths.

For teachers or counselors here:

How are you approaching that conversation with students today?

Are students still mostly focused on a traditional 4-year degree, or are you seeing more interest in alternative routes?

Submitted March 9, 2026 at 03:59AM by TraffyKnows https://ift.tt/8zajJRA