More high school grads are choosing trade schools over college for quicker job access, lower costs and in-demand skills. Many secure jobs before graduating and earn strong starting wages.

The Class of 2024's decreasing interest in attending four-year colleges and universities may be stemming from a lack of career guidance, according to this survey.

Short attention spans, an overdependence on technology and a lack of interest in learning are all things that Generation Alpha has been accused of having.

Schools—from K12 districts to four-year colleges and universities—are upgrading their credentials to swiftly upskill the emerging and mid-career workforce.