Despite the fact that college is literally in our name, it's not the only pathway to a happy life. We talk a bit about some alternative routes to success.

Full show notes

Things mentioned in this episode:

Standard Deviation

Listen Money Matters

The Debt Free, One Year College Alternative

Adam Braun

Pencils of Promise (Adam Braun's website)

MissionU

5 Resume Mistakes You Need to Avoid

Broke Busted & Disgusted

A Short History of Nearly Everything, by Bill Bryson

The Swerve: How the World Became Modern, by Stephen Greenblatt

OverDrive (iOS | Android)

Codecademy

Mike Rowe

Profoundly Disconnected (Mike Rowe's website)

CNN Money - Community college grads out-earn bachelor's degree holders

CompTIA A+

Microsoft MCSE

Cisco CCNA for Routing and Switching

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

How to Test out of College Courses (Ep. 49)

Thinkful

Course Report

App Academy

Indeed

Indeed - What Do Employers Really Think About Coding Bootcamps?

Skillshare (iOS | Android)

Udemy (iOS | Android)

Coursera (iOS | Android)

How To Make Community College An Ivy League Experience (Ep. 46)

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Timestamps:

0:01:41 - A good alternative to college and to get career education

0:11:22 - Definition and costs of trade schools and community colleges

0:19:00 - Becoming a well-rounded person and learning by yourself

0:24:23 - Vocational schools and more "hands on" professions

0:31:33 - Opting for online certifications

0:35:34 - Testing out of classes in college

0:37:31 - Learning skills through coding bootcamps

0:44:33 - Free alternatives to coding bootcamps and landing a job

0:46:41 - Going to community college first and transferring credits

0:50:47 - Recap and conclusion

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