I never wanted my working class parents paying for my "hobby" so I attended under a Republican governor "free" community college then transferred to a low-cost state university sure my parents were kind enough to let me stay home and I never asked them for any college tuition or … [Read more...]
US will add 8M jobs in the next 5 years: These industries will grow the most – TechRepublic
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...]
The Cost of College Podcast
It's back to school time, so @antonydavies and I take a look at whether college is worth the cost. Short answer: depends on the major. Have a listen here; subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. https://t.co/0N5KIkf6iM — James R. Harrigan (@JamesRHarrigan) August 8, 2018 … [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...]
Select College Major that will pay the bills
Contradictory research from the people at Georgetown Center on Education and Workforce but safe to say vocational one year degree programs such as plumbing, electricians etc and technical certificates will outearn liberal arts and humanities except the STEM fields such as … [Read more...]
Black College Grad Debt Debacle
Although Black students are graduating in record high school and college graduation numbers a recent sobering marketplace article on Black college and non-college grads graduating in student loan debt depression. I ask where is the k-12 career guidance and direction on selecting … [Read more...]
College degree cannot compete with a Robot
The esteemed president of Northeastern University Joseph Aoun on colleges and universities refreshing their curriculum to meet the onslaught of Artificial Intelligence. Hire professionals with real-world skills to train college students over professors with theoretical knowledge; … [Read more...]
Skilled up AA degree will give you earnings power
The underestimated AA degree can be stronger career payoff than a standard BA and MA degree without any student loan debt. Saving-the-Associate-of-Arts-Degree produced by the good people at the American Enterprise Institute and Glassdoor.com have released a fresh research report … [Read more...]
My Top 10 EdTech topics for 2018
Happy New year 2018 2017 is pass us but there are some important education technology issues that I thought important to post my top 8 2018 edtech topics and how that will shape 2018. Not scientific just based on following online news sources, meeting local educators and … [Read more...]
Students Loans for a Career in Decline
Over abundance of unemployed lawyers while we need STEM and entrepreneurship skills. Much of this law school mass production debacle took place before the onset of the Internet. Story last month in the Wall St.Journal on fueling the rise and the demise of the law school … [Read more...]