From what I've seen, tvet education is all about teaching you exactly what you need to get hired, way quicker than someone taking a bunch of general classes at a regular college. The programs focus on real job skills, like electrical work, mechanics, or healthcare. My neighbor did a two-year technical program for auto repair, and he was fixing cars in a real shop within months of graduating. Most of his friends who went to four-year colleges still didn't know what jobs they wanted.

Plus, places like Blackhawk Technical College have workshops about financial aid and career help, which makes it easier for students to plan things out. My friend went to their FAFSA workshop and got his tuition sorted fast, so he didn’t have to stress as much about money.

TVET is a smart pick for people who want to start working as soon as possible. You're not stuck in school forever or ending up with a degree and no real skills. If you’re into learning by doing and want to start making money faster, it’s definitely a good move.