Education Paths

Explore college, trade school, and alternative education routes for young adults.

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Choosing a Major When You Have No Idea What You Want to Do
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Choosing a Major When You Have No Idea What You Want to Do

Practical frameworks for selecting a field of study without a fixed career goal — and why that uncertainty is more common than you think.

By Learning & Skills Editorial Team · Apr 30, 2023 · 7 min read

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College, Trade School, or Self-Directed Learning: Mapping Your Options
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College, Trade School, or Self-Directed Learning: Mapping Your Options

Learning & Skills Editorial Team · Jul 30, 2025 · 6 min read
Education Credentials Decoded: Certificates, Diplomas, and Degrees
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Education Credentials Decoded: Certificates, Diplomas, and Degrees

Learning & Skills Editorial Team · Oct 6, 2025 · 5 min read
Everything You Need to Know About Accreditation Before Enrolling
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Everything You Need to Know About Accreditation Before Enrolling

Learning & Skills Editorial Team · Sep 6, 2023 · 8 min read
Four-Year University vs. Two-Year College: The Real Differences
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Four-Year University vs. Two-Year College: The Real Differences

Learning & Skills Editorial Team · Nov 17, 2023 · 6 min read
Gap Years: What the Research Says About Taking Time Before College
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Gap Years: What the Research Says About Taking Time Before College

Learning & Skills Editorial Team · Apr 30, 2023 · 6 min read
Navigating the FAFSA and Financial Aid Process for the First Time
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Navigating the FAFSA and Financial Aid Process for the First Time

Learning & Skills Editorial Team · May 27, 2023 · 6 min read
Online Degrees and Certificates: What Employers Actually Think
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Online Degrees and Certificates: What Employers Actually Think

Learning & Skills Editorial Team · Jun 9, 2025 · 6 min read
Questions to Ask Before Committing to Any Education Program
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Questions to Ask Before Committing to Any Education Program

Learning & Skills Editorial Team · Nov 11, 2025 · 5 min read
Skilled Trades Worth Knowing About in a Changing Job Market
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Skilled Trades Worth Knowing About in a Changing Job Market

Learning & Skills Editorial Team · Nov 5, 2024 · 5 min read
Student Loan Debt Myths That Mislead Prospective Students
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Student Loan Debt Myths That Mislead Prospective Students

Learning & Skills Editorial Team · Jun 4, 2023 · 6 min read
The Education Path Nobody Talks About: Apprenticeships Explained
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The Education Path Nobody Talks About: Apprenticeships Explained

Learning & Skills Editorial Team · May 3, 2025 · 7 min read
The Non-Traditional Student's Roadmap to Higher Education
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The Non-Traditional Student's Roadmap to Higher Education

Learning & Skills Editorial Team · Apr 20, 2024 · 7 min read
Trade School in Plain Terms: What You Study, Earn, and Owe
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Trade School in Plain Terms: What You Study, Earn, and Owe

Learning & Skills Editorial Team · Sep 14, 2025 · 7 min read
What a Community College Education Actually Looks Like
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What a Community College Education Actually Looks Like

Learning & Skills Editorial Team · May 9, 2026 · 6 min read
Why Students Drop Out — and What the Warning Signs Look Like
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Why Students Drop Out — and What the Warning Signs Look Like

Learning & Skills Editorial Team · Nov 20, 2024 · 5 min read

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