Master’s degrees are the second biggest scam in higher education?

Re:Master’s degrees are the second biggest scam in higher ed... by agumonkey on Saturday July 17, 2021 @11:04AM (#27866262)

Depends on the trade, you can't make electrical work without some form of recognition I believe. And beyond that I mostly asked regarding customers, you want something to back your claims and prices.

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Re:Master’s degrees are the second biggest scam in higher ed... by irq11 on Saturday July 17, 2021 @12:24PM (#27866858)

Those are called “trade schools” in the US, and most community colleges have programs for trades. For example, a lot of community colleges have programs in auto repair and heating/cooling.

It gets more complicated in the US because of unions. In many places, you can’t become a plumber or electrician without an apprenticeship, which is controlled by the trade unions. Therefore, community colleges might offer classes on plumbing or electrical, but there’s no equivalent to a certification program, because it’s not possible to become a professional just by going to school.

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Re:Master’s degrees are the second biggest scam in higher ed... by agumonkey on Saturday July 17, 2021 @01:26PM (#27867323)

Interesting I never linked the name 'trade school' with adult learning. I thought it was some parallel track for teenagers to jump into a field.

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