You’ve heard it a hundred times: “Go to university. Get a degree, that’s how you succeed,” but for many students, that path is a trap, and you don’t see until it’s too late.

Here’s how it works:

Colleges and universities are businesses. They make money by filling seats. The more students they enroll, the more profit they make. It doesn’t matter if the program is outdated or if jobs in that field are disappearing. As long as you pay tuition, they win.

Banks are right there waiting too. They hand out student loans and credit cards like candy, not because they want to help you, but because they know student debt is a goldmine. And if you default? That’s just more interest for them, and one step closer to bad credit for you!

Then reality hits. You graduate into a job market that’s already shifting. AI and automation are taking over whole industries. You’re holding a degree in something that may no longer be in demand, while interest piles up and your credit takes a hit.

Now what?

• Crushed by debt
• No job in your field
• Bad credit before life even starts
• Living at home, wondering what went wrong

And here’s the kicker: many grads are looking back thinking, “I should’ve gone to a career college.” So what’s the smarter path?

Career colleges.

These schools don’t waste your time or money. They train you fast, focus on jobs that exist now, and often help you find work after graduation.

What they offer:

• Short programs (1–2 years)
• Lower cost and less debt
• Hands-on, job-ready training
• Programs tied to real employer needs
• Strong placement support
• Business, Technology, Medical, PSW, and more await you

It’s the smarter, faster, more affordable way to get where you want to go. Just check it out! 

Think wisely, don't get trapped! 

PTJ   We've got you :)