The Stigma of Choosing Trade School Over College
“Many jobs now require specialized training in technology that bachelor’s programs are usually too broad to address, leading to more ‘last mile’ type vocational education programs afterthe completion of a degree. Programs such as Galvanize aim to teach specific software and coding skills; AlwaysHired offers a ‘tech sales bootcamp’ to graduates. The manufacturing, infrastructure, and transportation fields are all expected to grow in the coming years—and many of those jobs likely won’t require a four-year degree.”