Apprenticeships are an overlooked path to upward mobility
College isn't for everyone, but try telling that to most middle-class parents, especially those who didn't have the opportunity to attend college. Since the end of World War II, a college degree has been the holy grail of socioeconomic advancement. But many of today's Gen Z students want to pursue careers outside of those that […]
Harnessing the power of apprenticeships to build a strong workforce for the future
High school and college students who can participate in practical training and gain real-world skills will have an advantage in their future career paths. So was Christian Benjamin. Through the JPMorgan Chase program, he gained training and knowledge that helped him earn course credit and was hired as a full-time analyst after completing his apprenticeship. […]
Mike Rowe celebrates more students forgoing college for apprenticeships: ‘Chickens have come home to roost’
“How America Works” host Mike Lowe discusses the rise of students entering apprenticeships instead of college and his nonprofit’s work ethics scholarship. ‘How America Works’ host and ‘Dirty Jobs’ legend Mike Lowe takes satisfaction in knowing more American students are giving up applying to college . “It was written on the wall 15 years ago,” […]
