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Find your path. Earn your yay.
There is more than one way forward. A college degree, a skilled trade, or a focused certification can each lead to a good career. Compare the routes, see what each takes, and find schools near you.
Compare the routes
Click a route to learn how it works and where it can lead.
College degrees
Broad education plus a specialty. Required for many professional and licensed careers such as teaching, nursing, and engineering.
Learn about degreesSkilled trades
Hands-on work learned through technical school and paid apprenticeship. Electricians, welders, HVAC technicians, and more.
Learn about tradesCertifications
Proof of a specific skill, often earned in weeks or months. Useful for a first job, a promotion, or a career change.
Learn about certificationsPaying for it
Grants, scholarships, and employer programs can cover some or all of the cost, for every route above.
Learn about aidNo high school diploma or GED yet? You can still get started. See how to start without a diploma
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