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Gen Z choosing trade schools over college
NBC News· 2025-09-20 02:36
I'm Antonio. I'm 19 years old. I do asphalt.Hey guys, I'm at work. It's 4:41 and I leave at 5:00. So, I got to hurry up and get this wheel liner in.A career in skilled trade jobs is becoming a hit amongst the unlikeliest demo. Gen Z. Day in the life of a 20-year-old HVAC technician.Let's go. I feel like trades are such a, you know, even playing field. As long as you know what you're doing, you have the experience, and you have the ambition, you could really go anywhere in this trade.18 to 28-year-old electr ...
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Forbes· 2025-08-13 19:46
Why College Freshmen Should Start Searching For Internships Early https://t.co/HPKLs84vCq ...
Take Advantage of Your Education | Kathy Simmons | TEDxWJHS Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-14 15:36
[Applause] Hi. Do you recognize this? How about this? This is my personal game of choice. Um, and just looking at that and thinking about, well, that might be fun to pull out my phone and start playing that game right now. It's called fish stuff. It's kind of mentally relaxing for me. But I like think about all the time that I have spent on my phone playing games, doing word, playing. It makes me wonder all the time that I have lost. And it makes me wonder about what I might have been accomplishing at that ...
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Forbes· 2025-07-04 13:50
Big colleges rake in the most Pell dollars, but a surprising collection of small ones are the most heavily dependent on Pell money. (Photo: Drury University) https://t.co/IYdZ9rFtC6 https://t.co/VQXfw2ewtf ...
How Expensive is it to chase dreams? | Adam Almsouti | TEDxNeoCity Academy Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-13 14:45
Core Argument - Pursuing dreams provides a sense of purpose and drive, leading to satisfaction that outweighs monetary costs [9][10] - While chasing dreams is valuable, it should be done reasonably with a backup plan to mitigate potential failures [13][14] - Even unsuccessful attempts to achieve dreams offer learning experiences, and success makes the struggles worthwhile [15] - The biggest cost of not pursuing dreams may be regret [16] Financial Considerations - College tuition in America averages around $10,000 per year, with similar costs for room and board [4] - Student loans are a common way to finance education, but can lead to long-term debt, averaging 20 years for repayment and up to 45 years for some professionals [5] - Financial mistakes made at a young age can have lifelong consequences [6] Time Investment - Achieving dreams, such as becoming a medical doctor, requires significant time investment, including years of schooling and training [7] - Effective time management is crucial for balancing dream pursuit with other aspects of life [8] Personal Development - Chasing dreams requires stepping out of one's comfort zone and embracing the risk of failure [17] - A backup plan is essential to cushion the impact of potential setbacks [14]