https://www.googleforeducommunity.com/t5/Discussions/Dual-Enrollment-vs-Traditional-Entry/m-p/220013#M149 <P data-path-to-node="20">In 2026, <A href="https://ccrc.tc.columbia.edu/easyblog/high-school-dual-enrollment-grows.html" target="_self">nearly 71% of dual-enrollment programs</A> are hosted by community colleges, creating a stackable pathway from high school straight into the workforce. However, as 18-year-olds graduate with both a diploma and a technical certification, the traditional 'college experience' is being redefined.</P> <P data-path-to-node="21"><STRONG>For Discussion:</STRONG></P> <UL> <LI data-path-to-node="21">Is this acceleration helping students avoid debt, or are we pushing specialization too early?</LI> <LI data-path-to-node="21">How can we ensure these young early talent workers still have room to grow and pivot later in their careers?</LI> </UL> Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:29:29 GMT dlaufenberg 2026-03-29T21:29:29Z https://www.googleforeducommunity.com/t5/Discussions/Dual-Enrollment-vs-Traditional-Entry/m-p/220013#M149 <P data-path-to-node="20">In 2026, <A href="https://ccrc.tc.columbia.edu/easyblog/high-school-dual-enrollment-grows.html" target="_self">nearly 71% of dual-enrollment programs</A> are hosted by community colleges, creating a stackable pathway from high school straight into the workforce. However, as 18-year-olds graduate with both a diploma and a technical certification, the traditional 'college experience' is being redefined.</P> <P data-path-to-node="21"><STRONG>For Discussion:</STRONG></P> <UL> <LI data-path-to-node="21">Is this acceleration helping students avoid debt, or are we pushing specialization too early?</LI> <LI data-path-to-node="21">How can we ensure these young early talent workers still have room to grow and pivot later in their careers?</LI> </UL> Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:29:29 GMT https://www.googleforeducommunity.com/t5/Discussions/Dual-Enrollment-vs-Traditional-Entry/m-p/220013#M149 dlaufenberg 2026-03-29T21:29:29Z