The Art of Manliness
#449: Faster and Cheaper Alternatives to College
Oct 15, 2018
Ryan Craig, Managing Director of University Ventures and author of A New U: Faster + Cheaper Alternatives to College, discusses the rising costs of traditional higher education and explores alternative education models like boot camps and apprenticeships. He highlights the skills gap in the digital economy, the concept of last mile training programs, and the evolution of alternative education models that prioritize real-life job skills over traditional college degrees.
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- Traditional college education focuses on creating well-rounded citizens, not directly preparing for job skills.
- Rising costs of college education lead to student debt crisis and underemployment for graduates.
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Need for New Education Models in a Changing Job Market
Traditional college education is becoming less effective in preparing students for today's job market. Ryan Craig discusses the disconnect between college education and job skills demanded by employers, leading to underemployment among graduates. Alternative education models like boot camps, income share programs, and apprenticeships offer faster and more affordable pathways to gain job-specific skills.
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