What if you had two choices after high school: go to college or start a skilled trade?
In this video, we follow Jack and Chris through four years after high school and compare their different paths — college tuition, student loans, starting salaries, apprenticeships, work experience, certifications, saving, investing, and long-term career growth.
Jack chooses a four-year college degree. Chris chooses an electrician apprenticeship and starts earning money immediately. After four years, their financial situations look very different.
But does that mean trades are better than college? Not necessarily.
The real question is: Which degree or trade is worth the cost, how quickly can you earn, how much debt will you take on, and where could your income go in the future?
This video breaks down college vs trades, student debt vs earning early, degree ROI, skilled trades, apprenticeships, career growth, and the importance of starting your financial journey early.
If you're a high school student, college student, young adult, or someone deciding what career path to choose, this video will give you a different way to think about the decision.
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