A High School diploma isn’t just a piece of paper!
It’s your gateway to a better life. It isn’t hard to find people struggling with their day-to-day lives, especially those who haven’t had the opportunity to complete their education and graduate high school. Graduating high school may just be what you need to help you move up in life.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, adults with a high school education earn an average of $11,000 per year more than adults who haven’t finished high school. The real world requires money for staple items like food and medical help and for leisure or recreational activities. A high school education helps you earn more money to buy the things you need and want. People who graduate from high school are about 15 percent more likely to own a home than those who don't graduate. If you ever want to continue on to college, trade school, or the military most programs require a high school completion of some kind. The importance of high school education cannot be overstated, and you are in a lucky generation with lots of opportunities to pursue your education. Don’t blow it!
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If you’re wondering whether it pays to stay in school, take a look at data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) above: As workers’ educational attainment rises, their unemployment rates decrease and earnings increase.