1. Who is Jacob Palmer? What does he do?

2. a) What are skilled trades?
b) List jobs included in the skilled trades.

3. For many years, young people have been told "Go to college." For what reasons are high school students today considering trade schools over college?

4. What job fields are considered safe? Which have been seen recently as having less security?

5. What is the average tuition per year for college?

5. a) How has the unemployment rate changed for college graduates from 2019 to today?
b) How do unemployment rates differ between college grads and non college-educated workers in the same age range?

6. How much revenue has Jacob Palmer's business made?

7. What does 18-year-old Arizona high school senior Kayden Evans plan on doing after college?

8. Read the additional examples of high school students choosing trade schools (or vocational tech in high school) under "Background" below.  Do these stories inspire/encourage you?  Explain your answer.

NOTE: Many white collar jobs (not just doctor, lawyer, teacher, etc.) require a college diploma. Employees generally need a college degree to advance from an entry level position to a higher paying job with more responsibilities in large companies/corporations. But the cost for a 4 year college is exorbitant. So you should have a career plan. Don't just go to college without knowing what you want to do.
Know what your goal is and work toward it. Research salaries and job opportunities in your chosen field for when you graduate.
Or if you are interested, consider a skilled trade, and the type of training you need. Talk to a parent about the advantages and disadvantages including salaries and job opportunities for certain skilled trades, as well as for careers where a college degree is necessary.
Proverbs 3:5-6