ALTERNATIVES TO COLLEGE

 CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS

Do we do enough to teach our kids about certificate programs? I suspect a lot of see the option as four-year college or nothing, and they choose nothing. But there are TONS of certificate programs out there, a whole bunch within a 90-minute drive from us on the Palouse.... Let's make sure our students explore those possibilities.

​Why millennials are forgoing college for blue-collar jobs | New York Post
Explore the possibilities of apprenticeships!

This video explains why you should consider trade schoolinstead of college.

Four-year college isn't only path to career readiness
There are many kids who will find tremendous fulfillment and success in a four year college and there are some would be better served in other post-secondary programs. We owe it to our kids to help them explore all the options.

GAP YEAR OPTIONS

The Gap Year: Good Idea or Bad for Your Teen? | U.S.News
Thinking about a gap year? Here are some pros and cons.