Rethinking College: A Guide to Thriving Without a Degree [Hardcover]

'Rethinking College is especially and unreservedly recommended reading for: Those who are unsure of their next education or career steps; Those looking to make a job pivot; Parents seeking guidance for their child; School counselors who want to offer their students more and better options. Rethinking College must be considered a high value core addition to personal, professional, community, and college/university library Contemporary Education/Vocational Education collections.''High school need not be a de facto pipeline to college, according to this illuminating outing from journalist Klein... The author's reconsideration of what professional success means is thought-provoking, and while readers might raise their eyebrows at some of the career paths outlined here (including social media influencing), they'll be inspired by the colorful and often fascinating interviews with those who skipped the college degree yet found fulfillment in jobs ranging from sound design to PR. It's a valuable reassessment of America's educational system.''Karin Klein's Rethinking College gives readers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the future...now. This isn't a book denouncing college. This is a book that allows our imaginations to test-drive professional paths that more authentically relate to the world we live in. Real-life accounts enable us to see our futures through the lens of those exploring their 'next' through non-traditional means. Klein masterfully shares her self-assessment, laying the groundwork for readers to think more intimately about the life they live and want to pursue. A must-read for anyone aiming for their tomorrow!''Klein's book highlights dozens of young people who found successful and fulfilling careers outside the three options typically presented in high school -- college, skilled trades or the military. . . . The book is not just about how young people find opportunities but also how they capitalize on them and grow their careers.''This is the kind of book l-