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.

Erin Mote and Maureen Tracy Mooney discuss teacher apprenticeships, while Ryan Craig explores apprenticeships in tech. The podcast covers the challenges and benefits of apprenticeships, the crisis in college education, launching pad programs for students, and a comparison of apprenticeship programs worldwide. It delves into the difference between internships and apprenticeships and highlights the importance of apprenticeships in various sectors.

Expert Ryan Craig explores the benefits of apprenticeships as an alternative to expensive college education. Discusses the shifting landscape of workforce development and the potential for earning while learning. Highlights the advantages of apprenticeships in bridging the skills gap and addressing student loan debt and underemployment. Encourages younger generations to consider diversified career paths and alternative education options.