Why Should People Graduate High School?
Susan Lieberman, author of “The Real High School Handbook,” wrote that a high school diploma “is both a symbol of success to others and a necessary requirement to pass on to many other opportunities … High school is a foundation; when you graduate, you are ready to begin constructing the life you want on that foundation.”College admissionColleges require that prospective students have high school diplomas before enrollment. Acquiring a college education is a necessary step for a number of young adults who wish to pursue educational success and more flexibility in their careers.Career flexibilityThe jobs available to high school graduates are less limited than the jobs available to non-graduates. Many employers seek potential employees who are mentally prepared and possess the needed skills for specific jobs.WagesAn individual’s educational level is one of the major criteria which determine how much his/her income significantly increases. In 2004, the Bureau of Labor Statistics report
