Are you ready for a newly updated mini-unit? Alternatives to 4-Year College is getting a full revamp.  We've added brand new activities and a new lesson, and completely updated all existing lessons to include the latest information on career paths that don't require a four-year degree.

When Will These Updates Happen?

We will release the revamped Alternatives to 4-Year College mini-unit on February 22nd.

What’s New?

The revamped mini-unit includes completely rewritten lessons covering:

1. The military 
2. Entering the workforce from high school
3. Associate degrees
4. Trade and vocational schools
5. Apprenticeships 
6. Gap years

As well as a new lesson on professional certifications and updated Nearpod lessons.

Four Brand New Activities

• CALCULATE: Return on Your College Investment
• RESEARCH: Professional Certifications
• PROJECT: Trade School Career Fair Simulation
• PROJECT: Personalized Productive Gap Year Plan

What’s going to happen to the old version of the mini-unit?

We will be moving these lessons to the Retired Resources spreadsheet so that you can still access them. They will be available through the end of June 2024.

Want to Learn More?

Sign up for 5 in 50: Alternatives to 4-Year Colleges  on Thursday, February 22nd at 2:00 pm Pacific/ 5:00 pm Eastern.

While you're waiting, why don't you check out our other mini-units!

About the Author

Dave Martin

Dave joins NGPF with 15 years of teaching experience in math and computer science. After joining the New York City Teaching Fellows program and earning a Master's degree in Education from Pace University, his teaching career has taken him to New York, New Jersey and a summer in the north of Ghana. Dave firmly believes that financial literacy is vital to creating well-rounded students that are prepared for a complex and highly competitive world. During what free time two young daughters will allow, Dave enjoys video games, Dungeons & Dragons, cooking, gardening, and taking naps.

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