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Going to a community college for a year or two is a good idea if you are not sure what you want to do. Many community colleges have agreements with 4 year schools where you can complete 2 years at the community college and transfer and complete 2 more years at the 4 year school to earn your bachelors degree. Gives you the opportunity to explore different classes and interest for less money

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More than 300 vocational schools in the US.
-Placement Rate
-Graduation Rate
-Facilities
-Services
-Tuition/Fees
These are all important factors to consider. May still qualify for federal and private student loans.

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Opportunity to "test drive" a career before committing to it. Many are unpaid, but it provides a valuable experience in the workforce for students who just graduated high school.

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Find your interests and strengths and start your own company. See what you can offer and who can benefit from it

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This is a period of time people take to explore areas of interest. In the long run it saves money, if it helps clarify what a student wants to do. This can be taking at any time and any age. You can travel, volunteer, work, etc. You can gain more experiences and be better prepared for what you want to do next. Can still apply and get accept to college, but defer acceptance for a year or however long.

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Taking a year on, not off: Jean Fan at TEDxBergen

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If you are looking to work right after high school, getting an entry-level job at a large company is an option. Many times you will start a minimum wage but have the opportunity to move up in ranks quickly. For example: In retail, moving from an hourly employee, to shift supervisor to even management.

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If you aren't sure what you want to do yet, you can volunteer somewhere like AmeriCorps or the Peace Corps and give back to the communities around the world. Your housing and basic living needs are usually covered by the organization. This is a great way to take on an adventure that you wouldn't normally do, without taking on the burden on student loan debt.

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Fast track into well paying highly skilled careers. Many careers working with your hands such as: electrician, plumbing, welding, masonry, lock smithing and more!  Earn money while you are in school starting in a beginning job. Job Security. We will always need these jobs.

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1.)   Take the ASVAB
2.) Pass the Physical Exam
3.) Meet with Recruiter and Determine a Career
4.) Take Oath of Enlistment
5.)After the MEPS
-hundreds of roles to find jobs that fit your skill set and
interests. Get medical coverage, tuition support. Get to travel.

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Full Time- Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard
Part Time- Army Reserve, Army National Guard, Marine Corps Reserve, Navy Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, Coast Guard Reserve