According to nonprofit ECMC Group's latest Question The Quo Education Pulse survey of 14- to 18-year-olds, high-schoolers are paying attention to the career landscape and workforce shortages, and they're looking for the fastest, least expensive route to careers in high-demand fields. About three-fourths of the 5,300 students surveyed over the last two years said they've heard about worker shortages, and half said they're no longer considering four-year college, according to the report from ECMC. Less than half of respondents said they believe a four-year degree will make them successful, and a third said they're planning to forge a shorter pathway to their future career.
