Delete comment from: Captain Capitalism
Boy, really interesting post. I have been complaining for years of the lack of vocational schools. Education seems to be "college track" or "you figure out how to support yourself".
I do know small businesses, such as A/C guys, who will take young people on and train them in exchange for, say, a two year commitment to stay. So, we do get those kinds of apprentice programs.
I worked 30 years doing technical marketing and software installations for a large computer manufacturing company. Education was both paramount and continuing. The first couple of years, we got 10-15 weeks of training per year. After that, we could get a 3-5 class here and there on new software products. During one recession, the company tried to cut down on education because of the cost, but changed their mind when they realized that was the perect time for training because it did not take time away from major customer requirements.
Worse, now, though is this trend toward not accepting applications from those who are not currently employed. That means that if you lose your job now, it is even harder to get a new one. You have to create your own job (and income).
Mar 22, 2011, 2:28:38 PM
Posted to Must Hit the Ground Running