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...]
Elon Musk says College is overrated
Another prominent college skeptic. Seems the college skeptic list gets longer with individuals such as Elon Musk focusing on skills and abilities over knowledge gained through the insulated college experience. Our k-12 systems is not teaching skills for young people to explore … [Read more...]
The College Degree AND Skills…
Also, I often take the time to quickly interview young people working in fast food, local grocery stores and other places. I will survey them, by asking what high school they graduated from and if they are attending college. One very common thread emerges after these brief … [Read more...]
Are Certificates the NEW College degree??
Read the article from Forbes on the economic value of certifications that exceed the pay and salary for many careers that require a plain vanilla liberal arts degree. At the middle and high school introduce expand online certifications through the major certificate providers such … [Read more...]
Best age for a high school diploma?
Name 3 steps to complete the FAFSA
How to Do the Fafsa Right Original page: www.wsj.com Readers continually send us questions about how best to handle saving for and paying for higher education. This month we focus on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the Fafsa, as well as “529” … [Read more...]
Why are high school students going to college?
College Enrollment Among High-School Grads Nears Record High Most high-school graduates enrolling in college in 2016 chose a four-year college instead of a two-year college. Photo: Mark Makela/Reuters By Sarah … [Read more...]
College Seniors unprepared for the “real-world”
Where College Seniors Are Falling Short Expected graduates are ill-prepared for the job hunt and many coveted positions, a survey finds Companies say they expect to hire 5% more graduates from the Class of 2017 than they brought on last year. … [Read more...]
U.S> Too Focused on Four-Year Degrees, LinkedIn CEO says
U.S> Too Focused on Four-Year Degrees, LinkedIn CEO says Maybe certs and technical 2 year degrees is new path to the middle class. Is it possible that the traditional 4 year college degree is overrated? Seems that the 4 year college degree does not prepare college students … [Read more...]