A skilled trades apprenticeship can lead to a very highly successful career. College can also be an excellent investment. The mistake is when you choose a plan without knowing what you want. Thank you, Ms. Ross. For years we've heard employers say we need skills. We've heard universities say we provide degrees. Your model seems to suggest that it doesn't have to be separate. Separate things. Are we headed toward a future where work experience itself becomes a primary source of academic credit? (02:13–02:20)
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