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  2. 132. Is college the right path for every student? with Speaker, Best-selling author, and Forbes contributor Mark Perna

Dec 13, 2023

For the past few decades, there’s been a large push for students to enroll in a four-year university immediately after high school.

But according to a recent survey, almost 70 percent of parents would support their children entering the workforce right after high school.

What’s causing parents to accept and seek alternative routes for their children? What skills do students need to thrive in today’s careers? And is college the right fit for all students? 

Mark Perna joins us today to discuss if college is the right path for students to have successful careers. 

To learn more about Mark’s work, visit www.markcperna.com.