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Re:Google commits $1B in grants to train U.S. workers for hi... by thatonechad on Friday October 13, 2017 @10:10AM (#15465800)
I would agree and my use of the term University is not necessarily meant to be used in that traditional sense. What I believe is that there should be an alternative to Universities that could focus more on that aspect and present you with a 4 year degree.

I guarantee if you created a tech school that focuses strictly on tech related classes for 4 years compared to a University that you would produce higher quality students than you would from schools that spend half of your college teaching you things that are not directly related to your job.

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Re:Google commits $1B in grants to train U.S. workers for hi... by ralmidani on Friday October 13, 2017 @10:40AM (#15466079)
Maybe "higher quality" in the sense that they've spent more time growing their tech skills, but there is more to a person than their skills in a chosen vocation.

Also, what happens if a student wants to switch majors? Or graduates but later wants to change careers? Your proposal doesn't make that feasible.

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