‘College doesn’t carry the same ROI it once did’: 70% of teens say their parents support them going to trade school or getting an apprenticeship

• Parents are starting to realize college isn’t the only lucrative option for their kids after high school. As more high-school grads turn toward trades, apprenticeships, or other means of postsecondary education, parents are becoming more accepting of different career paths. A new report shows 70% of teens say their parents are supportive of them exploring other options besides college after high school.

As attending college becomes increasingly expensive, it’s no surprise...