93% Americans trust apprenticeships for long-term careers: Why student confidence in college is wobbling
Americans are increasingly favoring union-led apprenticeships over traditional college paths, a new report reveals. This shift stems from apprenticeships' promise of practical skills, early earnings, and job stability, especially amid economic uncertainty. While college retains prestige, apprenticeships are seen as a more direct route to financial independence and recession-proof careers, prompting calls for equal policy support.
Americans are increasingly favoring union-led apprenticeships over traditional college paths, a new report reveals. This shift stems from apprenticeships' promise of practical skills, early earnings, and job stability, especially amid economic uncertainty. While college retains prestige, apprenticeships are seen as a more direct route to financial independence and recession-proof careers, prompting calls for equal policy support.
