How Gen Z is building successful careers without college degrees

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For years, going to college straight out of high school was the only pathway to a successful career. But the younger generation is continuing to find a new way to do things — and they’re asking employers to get on board.

According to a new survey commissioned by American Student Assistance and Jobs for the Future, not only are 50% of high school graduates actively pursuing non-degree opportunities instead of going to college directly, but 70% have high confidence in their post-high school plans. Nearly all of them are satisfied with the pathway they chose. 

Paola Peralta
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Paola Peralta is an Associate Editor at Employee Benefit News and has been with the team for five years. She is a proud UCF journalism graduate who got her start through a Dow Jones News Fund … Read full bio


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