Apprenticeship programs are becoming more popular as an alternative to college — from cnbc.com by Jessica Dickler

Key Points

  • Daniel Swan started as an apprentice and now works full time as an HVAC technician in California.
  • Apprenticeship programs are becoming more popular as an alternative to college.
  • Over a decade, the number of registered apprentices rose 64%, according to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Labor.