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More than half of adults entering the workforce today don’t have a college degree. So why is the narrative still college or bust?
“We're probably in the midst of the biggest skills shake up since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution,” says Kathleen deLaski, author of “Who Needs College Anymore?”
Career paths are shifting. Degrees don’t always equal jobs. And learners are left wondering: what now?
💡 A 24-year-old studio art grad now eyes UX.
💡 A former ballerina launched a digital marketing career via a bootcamp.
💡 Industry certs and short-form learning are opening doors in tech, healthcare, manufacturing, and more.
The future isn’t one-size-fits-all. It's not about where you go, it's about how you learn.
Check out Jessi Hempel’s full conversation with Kathleen deLaski on Hello Monday for more helpful insights into why a college degree isn’t the right choice for everyone (but still is for some!) and alternate learning pathways for career success.
More than half of adults entering the workforce today don’t have a college degree. So why is the narrative still college or bust?
“We're probably in the midst of the biggest skills shake up since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution,” says Kathleen deLaski, author of “Who Needs College Anymore?”
Career paths are shifting. Degrees don’t always equal jobs. And learners are left wondering: what now?
💡 A 24-year-old studio art grad now eyes UX.
💡 A former ballerina launched a digital marketing career via a bootcamp.
💡 Industry certs and short-form learning are opening doors in tech, healthcare, manufacturing, and more.
The future isn’t one-size-fits-all. It's not about where you go, it's about how you learn.
Check out Jessi Hempel’s full conversation with Kathleen deLaski on Hello Monday for more helpful insights into why a college degree isn’t the right choice for everyone (but still is for some!) and alternate learning pathways for career success.
