[econjack]

...only half of college graduates end up landing a job that allows them to utilize the skills they learned in their degree program.

I'm not sure that's the colleges' downfall. Students often choose majors in fields that have no direct employment possibilities. I think the most underutilized job training institution is the US Military.

[Mr.Unique]

I think the most underutilized job training institution is the US Military.

Amen.

The US Air Force gave me free aptitude testing (ASVAB) and training in a field that was a good match (electronics).

I then got 9 years of work experience while working toward a BS in Aviation Science & Electronics.

They then tested me again (AFOQT) and assigned me to jobs using and expanding my education and experience.

A few years later, they sent me full-time to get my MS.