Learning Unbound: Redefining Education Paths

The rise of higher education costs, greater visibility of successful individuals who have not completed degrees, advances in diverse education models like apprenticeships, and the growth of entrepreneurship have shown that earning a degree is not the only pathway. Despite these trends, there is still a persistent emphasis on funneling students toward traditional degree programs. This Jobs for the Future resource advocates for destigmatizing diverse education and training options, fostering educator-employer collaboration to create multiple skill-building avenues, and empowering individuals’ unique pathways to success.