Tag: Jobs Without Degrees

Some Get Good Jobs Without Degree Or Certificate

Students who attend college but do not finish a degree or certificate program are often seen as failures of the system, but we are finding this is not always the case. In fact, many of these students have already completed what they need to get a good job.  These “skill builders” often veer off the official paved road of course sequences leading to certificates or degrees onto the unofficial dirt road of the college coursework necessary to further their careers. Colleges should support these new dirt roads with explicit student friendly career ladder development. Considering how rapidly the job market changes, colleges need to be more flexible and responsive about what the students need to get a good job. Read More

From CBEE