Education is one of the best investments a person can make in him/herself. Only two or three generations ago, it was not uncommon for people not to graduate from high school. So a high school diploma was a valued accomplishment.
Then some of our grandparents went to college to earn a bachelor's degree. A Master's degree was considered outstanding (exceptions being doctors and highly technical areas of education, who went even further).
In more recent years more people are going for their Ph.D. degrees. However, what has been the main reason for this? Obviously, having a Ph.D. can be quite prestigious, as well as being a big expense and hard work, but why are more people doing this? The fact is a college education has become unbelievably expensive, causing some big debt for many families.
Currently, our nation has more college-educated citizens unemployeed than ever before. Many less educated are unemployeed, too. So a college degree doesn't make you immune to unemployment.
Another interesting fact is that there are fewer "skilled" individuals today, though many companies and industries have needs for specially skilled or technically skilled employees. When you think of how much a plumber, electrician, or HVAC professional earns, why aren't more people going into these professions?
Some type of special training or skill is very marketable these days. Even welders and brick layers are sought after. If you are unemployed or know someone who is, you may want to mention that these types of positions are worth consideration. These skills and work may cause you to get your hands, etc. dirty, but the money you can earn can pay for a lot of bills.
Education is still valued, but maybe it is time to consider other career avenues, where skilled training can lead to more opportunities.
Robyn Crigger
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