The Times of India reports that for generations, the safest post-high school advice in the United States was simple: Go to college and the rest will fall into place. But rising tuition, heavy debt, an uneven job market and growing economic uncertainty have shaken that assumption. A new national report - the Laborstrong Apprenticeship Perceptions Index 2025 - finds Americans are increasingly looking to alternatives that promise stability, practical skills and early earnings, with Union-led Apprenticeships emerging as the pathway of choice. The survey, conducted in August 2025 through Pollfish and based on responses from 1,000 working-age Americans, shows a decisive shift in attitudes. While college retains cultural prestige, the public overwhelmingly credits Apprenticeships with delivering the job-ready skills and faster financial independence that matter most in today’s economy. One of its sharpest findings is the overwhelming trust Americans place in Union-led pathways. The report shows that 93% of respondents are confident Union-led Apprenticeships prepare people for stable, long-term careers. More than half (53%) believe Union programs deliver stronger training than Non-Union options, while 61% say they make Trade careers more accessible. This trust is consistent across generations - a rarity in today’s fragmented political and social landscape.

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