It’s very possible to have a great career without a college degree. You might have to take some bullshitty jobs to get the experience you need for an interesting job, and spend time teaching yourself new skills.
I know two guys who dropped out of college, taught themselves to write code, and did very well. They get to work from home all the time and earn like 2–3 times more than I do. I have NO CLUE how to do that, but with enough initiative, you can find free ways to teach yourself anything. (I’m learning French from library books and youtube.) Building websites and writing software are definitely things that most people need help with.
The key is to work on something that takes some degree of skill, and not everyone can do it. For instance, not everyone can use grammar properly, so you could probably earn money proofreading. I’ve heard that you can work from home doing transcription, too.
If you look for jobs around town, try to find something where there’s a degree of skill involved or opportunities to learn. Like, an entry-level job at a print shop would give you more chances to pick up valuable skills than an entry-level job at a Mcdonalds.