12 Thoughts To Keep In Mind When Deciding If College Is Right For You

When thinking about their next step, many young people may wonder if the college path is really the best route for them to achieve their career goals—and for good reason. For at least a decade, many in the U.S. have considered a bachelor’s degree an absolute requirement for post-graduate success. Yet, today, not everyone is so sure that that’s the case. Between tales of dropouts-turned-entrepreneurs and the massive burden of student loan debt, many wonder if forgoing the traditional college route may reap better results.

So, are there corporate or professional opportunities out there today for people who don’t take the college path? Cameron Bishop, CEO/President of SkillPath, along with eleven members of Forbes Human Resources Council, share their thoughts on the matter, along with what candidates need to know about finding nontraditional opportunities.