It is known that without a high school diploma is is extremely difficult to get a job. Even high school graduates have a difficult time getting a job if they don’t pursue some additional training.
A recent release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows what the unemployment rate is for dropouts.
www.bis.gov/careeroutlook/2015/
Although the drop out rate has declined in recent years, it still is a major problem in the United States. But more so for those who don’t have a skill to market. You can’t get the training to become marketable without a high school diploma.