Charlotte organization seeking solutions for teens looking for alternative options to college

A Charlotte mother is working to help teens explore alternative options after graduation.
For many, the sound of a school bell at the end of the day represents freedom, but for some seniors like Makayla Bluefort, the chime represents an aching reminder that time is running out.
"I was depressed," Makayla said. "A lot of people would panic heading into their senior year because they didn’t know what was next."
Makayla said the stress took a big toll on her mental health. The only two options were college or military, and she showed no interest in either.
Her mom, Layla Bluefort, said after seeing the stress and panic take a toll on her daughter, she started finding other options in the area.
"It's disheartening because they don’t know that they don’t have to go to college, but there are so many different opportunities.," Layla said.
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