Millennials Are Snubbing the Corporate World for Entrepreneurship (Infographic)The millennial generation is looking to skip a traditional career path to create their own.

ByAndrea Huspeni

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Unlike previous generations, for manymillennialsclimbing the corporate ladders isn't a goal they are striving to attain. Indeed, 60 percent are turning their backs on the traditional career path and instead, consider themselves entrepreneurs, with ideas, capital and plans for startup endeavors, according to for-profitRasmussen College.

Of those still at a "regular" job, 71 percent are pining to quit and work for themselves and 60 percent stated they will leave within the next two years.

While the motivations for branching out into the world of entrepreneurship run the gamut, the No. 1 reason is freedom, followed by ability to choose projects and unlimited income potential.

Related:Looking to Reach Millennials? Be Where the Action Is

Want to know more tidbits about the millennial generation and what tools and resources they are using to achieve their dreams? Check out theinfographicbelow presented by Rasmussen College and designed by creative agency Column Five.

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Andrea Huspeni

Founder of This Dog's Life

Andrea Huspeni is the former special projects director at Entrepreneur.com and the founder ofThis Dog's Life.

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