Just read intriguing article by Simon Black over at Sovereignman.com where he offers the idea of attending college for free or extremely inexpensive for a fraction of the US cost. Best of all most of these global online colleges or on ground possess accreditation of one form or … [Read more...]
A drone or debt?
Bootcamps might be the cure to inequality the WSJ had a story about young people selecting the low-price bootcamp that offers skills in demand minus the burden of student loan debt. The college professor refers to students who attend bootcamps as "drones" yet provides no evidence … [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...]
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...]
Americans losing faith in the college degree to deliver prosperity
Thats right. According to the September 7th Wall Street Journal erosion in the ability of the college degree to separate the haves-from the have-nots has only served to widen the chasm that exists in our country. Somewhat comparable to the sub-prime housing market debacle where … [Read more...]
World Famous Investor Discourages his Daughter to Attend College
I have read several books by author and investor James Altucher and blown away by the ass-kicking talent that comes on his podcasting program such as Anthony Robbins a non-college grad worth in the millions of dollars. James recounts his failure to discourage his daughter from … [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...]
Algebra Assistance
Here is something to help you with Algebra. Anything to see you succeed in school and career. This was created by Cymath … [Read more...]
Famous non-college grads give advise to college grads
What attributes do famous non-college grads have over those students who complete a college degree yet fail to achieve their dreams? Were the factors a nurturing supportive family a positive k-12 learning environment that encouraged curiosity? Since these celebrity non-college … [Read more...]