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Career Exploration Should Begin Long Before College

Skepticism about the value of a traditional four-year college degree is growing across the United States. According to The Wall Street Journal, nearly half of American parents say they would prefer their children not enroll in a four-year college. While higher education remains a valuable pathway for many students, this growing trend reflects a larger concern: Too many young people are told that college is the only route to success, even when it may not be the best fit for their interests, talents, or career goals. For decades, students have been encouraged to pursue a college degree regardless of their individual strengths or aspirations. As a result, many young adults enter college without a clear plan. Unsure of what career Read More ›

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How College Wrecked Productivity and How to Fix It

New survey results reveal that Americans' satisfaction with their customer experiences today has fallen to the lowest level in at least a decade. This decline can be traced to two things: a stagnating level of worker productivity, and an education system failing to impart practical skills to the workforce. Read More ›
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Bernie Sanders’ Plan to Reduce the Work Week to 32 Hours Will Lead to Nowhere

Self-described democratic socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) introduced the “Thirty-Two Hour Work Week Act” recently that would mandate the standard workweek be reduced from 40 to 32 hours. Under the law, employees would not receive a reduction in pay despite the 20% drop in labor. Read More ›