Getting a university degree was once seen as a useful path to a lucrative career. Yet high tuition fees are deterring many, especially given that employers are increasingly looking beyond academics, instead considering a range of other factors. So is the traditional degree a thing of the past?

Amid a divided educational landscape, alt teaching establishments are flourishing in the UK – the most recent addition being a private ‘democratic’ school in Margate. Children can self-direct their learning in the ‘Sudbury model,’ reflecting the demand for non-traditional teaching methods.

With just 32% of US graduates believing college has prepared them for a career, Gen Zers are exploring all their options. Combining four years of world travel with collaborative study and immersive work experiences, Minerva is redefining what it means to be a student in the 21st century.

WhiteHat is a startup that aims to provide young Britons with apprenticeship opportunities in selected companies, as an alternative to university. In a time when Gen Z are having second thoughts about higher education, WhiteHat is helping Britain's young choose a more vocational path.