College enrollment in the U.S. has dropped significantly in recent years, especially among freshmen. For decades, a university degree was considered essential for a successful career. However, rising tuition costs and fewer job guarantees have made college less attractive for many students. Some young people from Generation Z are choosing blue-collar careers instead, entering skilled trades that offer good salaries and do not require a college degree.
Vocabulary list :
• Enrollment (n): joining a school or course
• Decline (n): decrease or drop in numbers
• Degree (n): official university study document
• Tuition (n): money paid for college classes
• Layoffs (n): losing jobs from company cuts
• Trades (n): skilled jobs without college degree
• Certification (n): official proof of learned skill
• Welding (n): joining metal using high heat
• Workforce (n): group of people with jobs
• Attainable (adj): possible to reach or get