well the first mistake is to think everyone needs to go to college. if there are no job prospects when you get out, what is the point of going? xsbaby has a learning disability and cannot do a 4 year program even, though i’m sure we could get her in one and they’d be happy to take our $. She is opting for a certificate program at a community college and will supplement that with acquiring various graphic design skills to build a resume and hopefully get a job.
Exactly. Trades and crafts are just two examples that do not require college but they are necessary occupations.