Should U.S. consider a 2-tier HS diploma to accommodate non-college track kids

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<p>I agree with the OP’s idea. Here’s how the Swiss version works:</p>

<p>[Who</a> Needs College? The Swiss Opt for Vocational School | World | TIME.com](<a href=“http://world.time.com/2012/10/04/who-needs-college-the-swiss-opt-for-vocational-school/]Who”>Who Needs College? The Swiss Opt for Vocational School | TIME.com)</p>

<p>About two-thirds of 15 and 16 year olds who finish nine years of obligatory schooling choose to continue their education through Vocational Education and Training (VET), a system that churns out skilled workers who are the backbone of the country’s thriving economy.</p>