{"id":364,"date":"2022-06-10T16:23:04","date_gmt":"2022-06-10T16:23:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gmfco.com\/news\/?p=364"},"modified":"2022-06-13T14:36:49","modified_gmt":"2022-06-13T14:36:49","slug":"liberal-arts-college-or-trade-school-who-thrives-sooner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gmfco.com\/news\/liberal-arts-college-or-trade-school-who-thrives-sooner\/","title":{"rendered":"Liberal Arts College or Trade School? Who Thrives Sooner?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244350374 BCX0\">Culturally and societally, high school students are pressured to attend a four-year college and\u202fpursue a bachelor&#8217;s degree,\u202fand maybe a master&#8217;s degree and beyond to get the best start in life.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244350374 BCX0\">Almost every teacher and guidance counselor <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244350374 BCX0\">in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244350374 BCX0\">America<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW244350374 BCX0\">fo<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW244350374 BCX0\">llow<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244350374 BCX0\"> this conventional wisdom while <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244350374 BCX0\">advising<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244350374 BCX0\"> their students. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244350374 BCX0\">This is understandable because it\u2019s what they <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244350374 BCX0\">know. Academia is their world<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244350374 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44585878 BCX0\">Unfortunately,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44585878 BCX0\"> following this advice<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44585878 BCX0\"> ha<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44585878 BCX0\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44585878 BCX0\"> been financially de<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44585878 BCX0\">bilitating for some kids and their parents<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44585878 BCX0\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW44585878 BCX0\">putting\u00a0<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW44585878 BCX0\">them<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44585878 BCX0\"> in long-term debt with little to no return on the long-term and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44585878 BCX0\"> extremely<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44585878 BCX0\"> expensive\u202feducation<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44585878 BCX0\">al<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44585878 BCX0\"> investment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44585878 BCX0\">Vocational tech schools, trade schools<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44585878 BCX0\">, the military<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44585878 BCX0\"> and community colleges <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44585878 BCX0\">offer<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44585878 BCX0\"> better option<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44585878 BCX0\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44585878 BCX0\"> for <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44585878 BCX0\">many<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44585878 BCX0\"> of today&#8217;s youth in spite of the pressure to conform to academic expectations. Without having<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44585878 BCX0\"> family<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44585878 BCX0\"> wealth or earning full-boat scholarships, students and their parents must\u202fseek financial aid, borrow huge sums, and pay for\u202fcollege even while they are still unsure of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44585878 BCX0\">a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44585878 BCX0\">career path. This approach to higher education\u202fis unnecessary, and many parents need to wake up about <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44585878 BCX0\">other <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44585878 BCX0\">options for their growing children.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW67160908 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67160908 BCX0\">The construction and manufacturing trades pay well from the start and provide practical business experience that college cannot offer. Consider the <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW67160908 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/gmfco.com\/about\/careers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW67160908 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67160908 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">benefits of a starting job<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW67160908 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67160908 BCX0\"> at <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW67160908 BCX0\">GMFCo<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67160908 BCX0\">:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"color: #666; font-size: 18px; margin-left: 40px;\">\n<li style=\"list-style: disc;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hands-on technical experience in a high demand industry<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style: disc;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Get paid while learning valuable skills<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style: disc;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vocational Tech\u202fclasses paid by the company<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style: disc;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Great benefits such as healthcare, dental, flexible hours and paid vacations<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style: disc;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unlimited advancement opportunities<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-366 alignright no-lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gmfco.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Gilchrist-Vocational-Training-Blog-2-525x350.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"378\" height=\"252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gmfco.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Gilchrist-Vocational-Training-Blog-2-525x350.jpeg 525w, https:\/\/www.gmfco.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Gilchrist-Vocational-Training-Blog-2-333x222.jpeg 333w, https:\/\/www.gmfco.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Gilchrist-Vocational-Training-Blog-2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.gmfco.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Gilchrist-Vocational-Training-Blog-2.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 378px) 85vw, 378px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128603268 BCX0\">We are not down on education<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128603268 BCX0\">. Just the opposite as we <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128603268 BCX0\">strongly encourage everyone in our company to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128603268 BCX0\">continually learn<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128603268 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128603268 BCX0\"> whether taking outside classes <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128603268 BCX0\">or attending our in-house training<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128603268 BCX0\">o<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128603268 BCX0\">n the jo<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128603268 BCX0\">b<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128603268 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128603268 BCX0\"> Our point is that education comes in all shapes and sizes and everyone should be able to learn and grow according to what\u2019s best for them. For some, that\u2019s <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128603268 BCX0\">4<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128603268 BCX0\">, 5<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128603268 BCX0\"> or 6 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128603268 BCX0\">additional<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128603268 BCX0\"> years in college and for many others,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128603268 BCX0\"> great careers be<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128603268 BCX0\">gin<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128603268 BCX0\"> right out of high school<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128603268 BCX0\">. We\u2019ve had the pleasure of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128603268 BCX0\">watching people <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128603268 BCX0\">in our company <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128603268 BCX0\">flourish who <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW128603268 BCX0\">had<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW128603268 BCX0\"> previously<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128603268 BCX0\"> no means to go to college.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Every child is different so it\u2019s important to work with them closely to discover their talents, interests and best career opportunities. Trade schools and colleges both have advantages. The important thing is understanding their differences concerning time, money and value return. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career-advice\/career-development\/trade-school-vs-college\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">comprehensive article from Indeed.com<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> discusses the key differences and benefits of each option so whether you\u2019re a student or parent, you can make a more informed decision.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lastly, please consider the great earning and growth opportunities at our company or pass it on to someone looking for a job. We\u2019re always <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gmfco.com\/about\/careers.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">looking for people<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> who love to build the things that make the world work!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Culturally and societally, high school students are pressured to attend a four-year college and\u202fpursue a bachelor&#8217;s degree,\u202fand maybe a master&#8217;s degree and beyond to get the best start in life. Almost every teacher and guidance counselor in America follow this conventional wisdom while advising their students. This is understandable because it\u2019s what they know. Academia &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gmfco.com\/news\/liberal-arts-college-or-trade-school-who-thrives-sooner\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Liberal Arts College or Trade School? 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