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Education

True Blue American

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1. A lot depends

Reply to Renew Deal (Original post)

Tue Aug 6, 2019, 08:15 AM

Aug 2019

In what you are studying. Having that background is all important.

My Son swears that Vocational School, and Community College gave him the background to be a successful Engineer. He transferred to a 4 year.

Grandson took Engineering in High school building Award winning Robots.. Times have changed drastically.

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The Hot New Gen-Z Trend Is Skipping College (For trade school) [View all] Renew Deal Aug 2019 OP

A lot depends True Blue American Aug 2019 #1

I'm not sure why it makes sense to pay big money for 2 years of a 4 year school Renew Deal Aug 2019 #4

Trade schools are the perfect route for so many. democrank Aug 2019 #2

I've always thought this was a great idea. Laffy Kat Aug 2019 #3

They finally heard the research. Igel Aug 2019 #5

Every mechanic in our town has a help wanted sign in the window AllyCat Aug 2019 #6