https://www.techrepublic.com/article/us-will-add-8m-jobs-in-the-next-5-years-these-industries-will-grow-the-most/ Get ready because I do not believe any college or university can prepare you for the jobs of tomorrow. The jobs of tomorrow require a different mindset than the … [Read more...]
Innovative Projects over Grades
I know I know just seems WSJ is coming out with some piercing education news this one on GRADE INFLATION that makes a blimp look small I never made HONORS anything I was a superlative "C" student best in class if I was going to be a C student then do it with C-lass. Vocational … [Read more...]
Student-Debt Forgiveness May Be Lighting a Tax-Bomb Fuse – The Wall Street Journal.
Student-Debt Forgiveness May Be Lighting a Tax-Bomb Fuse https://www.wsj.com/articles/student-debt-forgiveness-is-a-wonderful-boon-until-the-irs-comes-calling-1529852411 Another scenario increasingly the federal government confiscating reducing your social security or any … [Read more...]
Crush it Class of 2018 with Gary
Crush it author has the best advice for the 2018 graduating class-do not play it (your career) safe. My take away on the video: Greatest 5 year window of your life-Gary Vaynerchuk Back when I graduated from college there were no Gary type coaches, motivational people … [Read more...]
No College Degree to earn $100,000 plus
Today's story from WSJ on the urgent demand for cybersecurity professionals best of all training to be a cybersecurity pro does not require a lengthy college degree 4-5 years, a master's degree another 1-2 years before hitting the $100,000 a minimum wage in high cost cities like … [Read more...]
Digital Skills in Demand
Digital skills crucial in a connected economy that relies on technical skills to innovate products and services. People cannot improve their living standards on minimum wage but learning mastering contemporary digital skills keeps you competitive to employers. I have done my best … [Read more...]
A New Kind of Jobs Program for Middle America – WSJ
A New Kind of Jobs Program for Middle America - WSJ Coding our country to prosperity. Rocket straight to the middle class with a 1 or less intense training in coding or other in-demand digital skills that have higher return on investment than other traditional paths. You are … [Read more...]
Is a college degree the new high school diploma? Here’s why your degree’s worth is stagnant.
Is a college degree the new high school diploma? Here’s why your degree’s worth is stagnant. High schools should offer joint HS diploma with a 2 year AA degree maybe work with boot camp providers to accelerate entry into the workforce. Based on research by the Georgetown Center … [Read more...]