Posted on 01/25/2023 7:30:26 AM PST by mikelets456
“In Pennsylvania, the people should decide what path is best for them, not have it decided by some arbitrary requirement or any arbitrary limitation,” Shapiro said during the executive order signing ceremony last week.
What Shapiro did is a great idea, and any states that have not already done this should follow suit. Regardless of whether a politician is a Democrat or a Republican, they should care about the credentialism plaguing our workforce.
Arbitrary degree requirements are an expensive barrier to entry that disproportionately affect the working class. In a country where people carry nearly $2 trillion in student loan debt, higher education costs are a problem. Therefore, it makes sense for the government to enact policies that help people earn a living
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I agree that the stringent college requirements can be burdensome and in a lot of cases unnecessary, but I do not agree with the government getting all mixed up in it. To me, that’s the worst solution.
I’ve always found it ironic that Bill Gates created Microsoft yet because of degree requirements he would not be able to get most jobs at his own company.
Same here. Far too many jobs now require college degrees that didn't in the past.
Both of my parents (pre-Boomer "Silent Generation") landed nice-paying, white collar jobs in the defense industry without having college degrees.
Of course, they were the first ones laid off during the defense spending cuts following the Cold War.
Nonetheless, good effort on behalf of Shapiro and one that many GOP governors should emulate.
And Mark Zuckerberg, and Steve Jobs...
this is for government jobs…
Government is not a place to become rich or create a retirement plan. No more pensions. If government employees want to save for retirement, then let them do it with their own money. By the way, it’s possible to retire from the Commonwealth with guaranteed monthly pension income greater than the salary made while working. It’s time to reduce the number of lazy ass government employees.
Good points and thanks for your insight. What I’m hoping for is this wakes up private businesses to follow suit....It usually does. But I see your point.
Private business would benefit from some of the same ideas. The values should be the correct education over credentials, and work experience with proven success. Businesses shouldn’t be in the benefits business either. That goes for health insurance and retirement plans.
Ooops.
It is a smart move, and there are many resources out there for employees to continue their education and obtain practical certifications for professional advancement.
Great idea! Don’t show up? No payment.
Who is earning the interest paid on all those loans? THEY will oppose any change!
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