Even in Strong Job Market, High-School Graduates Flock to College

  • 📰 WSJ
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 1 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 4%
  • Publisher: 63%

South Africa News News

South Africa South Africa Latest News,South Africa South Africa Headlines

The strongest labor market in decades has yet to entice young Americans away from pursuing more education

Nearly 69% of 2018 high-school graduates were enrolled in higher education in October, compared with 67% the year before, fresh Labor Department data show.

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.

Ooh! I can get $17.50/hr working at McD's. Who needs that STEM degree. It's good to hear kids are not that stupid.

Great group of critical thinkers in this batch of responses! For the uninitiated: This is sarcasm. Don't forget my side order of fries!

Maybe it’s because most of the jobs suck and pay shit wages. Just a thought.

They been brain washed thinking that is the only way to secure a future. While education is good, maybe going in such huge debt to get one might not be the best thing for someone making their way into the world

hmmm....go to school or work for minimum wage and live in poverty anyway? tough choice...

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 98. in ZA

South Africa South Africa Latest News, South Africa South Africa Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

New college graduates enjoy the best job market in years with more offers and better salariesThose armed with a newly minted diploma will enjoy the best job market in years. start with a dream finish with a cubicle disposable cubicles for dispensable people
Source: CNBC - 🏆 12. / 72 Read more »

S&P, Nasdaq notch record closing highs on strong earningsThe S&P 500 and the Nasdaq registered record closing highs after a broad-based r... I’m sure Obama did this right
Source: Reuters - 🏆 2. / 97 Read more »