From Apprenticeships to Microcredentials, Why Alternatives to College Are Gaining Popularity

From Apprenticeships to Microcredentials, Why Alternatives to College Are Gaining Popularity

For Chase Buffington, college isn’t a priority right now. The 18-year-old from Enfield, New Hampshire is currently a high school senior working as a paid apprentice for a local heating, ventilation, and air conditioning company, a job that he plans to continue full-time for at least the next several years. “I definitely put some time into thinking about the college path, but the trade industry always grabbed me,” said Buffington, adding that he …