Helping Students Find the Right Path After Graduation
Philip Leach Author | Speaker | Education Pathways Advocate
Finally My Choice
Guidance for Students Exploring College, Careers, Trades or Training
Choosing what comes after high school can feel overwhelming. We help students and families explore their options, identify the path that best fits their goals and interests, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence—whether that means college, career training, skilled trades, or another educational path.
Philip J. Leach is a Delaware-based author and speaker whose life story offers a practical, hopeful message for teenagers, parents, educators, school boards, PTAs, parent associations, and community organizations.
Your Journey Starts Now
1.) More Than a Graduation
Graduation is more than a ceremony.
2.) A New Beginning
Beginning of one of life’s biggest decisions.
3.) College Could Be Your Path
College may be the right answer.
4.) More Than One Path
But it isn't the only answer.
5.) No Pressure.
No pressure to follow the crowd. Be yourself.
6.) No Myths.
No myths. Let's look at the facts.
7.) Make An Informed Choice
Just informed choices. Your path is unique.
8.) Explore Your Options
Whether college, a skilled trade or another pathway.
Questions to Consider
• Is college worth it?
• What careers DON’T require a four-year degree?
• How much student loan debt is too much?
• What do apprenticeships really pay?
• Is military service right for me?
• What questions should every family ask?
Finding A Path That Fits
Most students spend years preparing for graduation…but only a few months deciding what comes next.
That’s backwards.
Finally, My Choice was written to help families slow down, ask better questions, compare every option, and confidently choose a future that fits.
This Book is Perfect For
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High school juniors
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Parents
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Guidance counselors
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Career counselors
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High school seniors
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Grandparents
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Teachers
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Homeschool families
Testimonials
I looked at several paths after high school, but I wanted a career where I could earn while I learned. After comparing my options, I chose an IBEW apprenticeship. I’m building valuable skills, earning a paycheck, and working toward a career I’m proud of without the burden of student loan debt.
Jason – IBEW Electrical Apprentice
I've always loved animals and dreamed of working in veterinary medicine. Veterinary school wasn't financially realistic for me, so I chose a local community college and earned my Associate's Degree with a Veterinary Technician certification. Today, I get to care for animals every day in a career I truly enjoy, and I know I made the right choice for my future.
Caroline – Veterinary Technician
I spent years as a union electrician and loved the trade, but an illness made heavy industrial work impossible. Instead of giving up, I found a new path in fire protection & suppression that let me use my technical knowledge in a role that was much less physically demanding. Sometimes the best career decision isn't starting over it's finding a new direction that builds on the skills you already have.
Michael – Fire Suppression Specialist