Satchell,

I agree that college isn't right for everyone. However, many years ago, before I joined the military, I tried to find jobs which I could learn as I went. Unfortunately to be a mechanic, plumber, electrician or anything that payed decently you had to have four years of experience and own your own tools. No-one that I called could explain how I was supposed to get four years of experience and money enough to buy said tools if no-one would hire me.

I do know plenty of people who were hired just on the basis of having a diploma.