High School At Home

College Alternatives

But What If I Don't Want to Go to College?

Despite the hype, college isn't the only path to a successful future. Many people find satisfaction in working in a trade or profession, joining the military, or working in a family business. Here are a few links to get you started.

Here's a link to the college alternatives section of my blog. You'll find some helpful articles there, including "Apprenticeships and Skilled Trades Offer an Alternative to College."
Read about college-free careers in this excellent article by Matthew Mariani of the Occupational Outlook Quarterly, "High-Earning Workers Who Don't Have College Degrees:"
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/employ/bachdeg/bach_deg.pdf

Research potential careers in the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupation Outlook Handbook:
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Construction provides many excellent career opportunities. Check them out at this excellent site:
http://www.constructmyfuture.com/
A very nice site devoted to careers in the electricity industry:
http://www.electrifyingcareers.com/

Military Links

U.S. Army: http://www.army.mil/
U.S. Air Force: http://www.af.mil/
U.S. Marine Corps: http://www.usmc.mil/
U.S. Navy: http://www.navy.mil/
U.S. Coast Guard: http://www.uscg.mil/