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The Promise of Apprenticeships

Jan 5, 2023 · Natalia Mayorga · Comments Off on The Promise of Apprenticeships

College is a serious commitment that costs many thousands of dollars and several years of one’s life, all for the sake of receiving a degree intended to make a high-paying, … Continue reading “The Promise of Apprenticeships”


Careers without College

Feb 28, 2022 · Kent Misegades · Comments Off on Careers without College

Most Americans have been conditioned to believe that if you don’t enroll in college after high school, you have almost no chance at a successful life. That’s not true. As … Continue reading “Careers without College”


Stith: “The Best Community College System in the Country”

Jun 14, 2021 · Shannon Watkins · Comments Off on Stith: “The Best Community College System in the Country”

In the past year, the North Carolina Community College system said goodbye to one president and gained another. After former president Peter Hans took up his new role as the … Continue reading “Stith: “The Best Community College System in the Country””


The Scuba Model of Higher Education

May 21, 2021 · Preston Cooper · Comments Off on The Scuba Model of Higher Education

Scuba diving ought to be very dangerous. Recreational diving involves submerging to depths of up to 60 feet. If something goes wrong at that depth, a quick return to the … Continue reading “The Scuba Model of Higher Education”


Reforming Higher Ed in 2021

Jan 4, 2021 · Martin Center Staff · Comments Off on Reforming Higher Ed in 2021

The year 2020 brought changes that colleges would have never made by choice. Enrollment declines, remote classes, and dramatic employee cuts (for faculty and some staff alike) were unthinkable a … Continue reading “Reforming Higher Ed in 2021”


How Young People Make Decisions in Choosing College

Jun 12, 2020 · Jenna A. Robinson · Comments Off on How Young People Make Decisions in Choosing College

For years, college-for-all was the dominant narrative of pundits, parents, and high school guidance counselors. And most people interpreted that directive to mean that everyone should attend a four-year university. … Continue reading “How Young People Make Decisions in Choosing College”


The Key to Success for Young People Isn’t Always College

Aug 30, 2019 · Dan E. Way · Comments Off on The Key to Success for Young People Isn’t Always College

As young people worry about their futures, going to college isn’t necessarily their first step toward a good job. Entrepreneur Isaac Morehouse predicts the relevance of colleges, and the degrees … Continue reading “The Key to Success for Young People Isn’t Always College”


Trump Moves Forward on Apprenticeships—But More Needs to Be Done

Aug 7, 2019 · Kristiana Bolzman · Comments Off on Trump Moves Forward on Apprenticeships—But More Needs to Be Done

A quick scan of the news confirms that college students spend more on higher education than ever before, but they lack the necessary skills to succeed in the workplace. Apprenticeship … Continue reading “Trump Moves Forward on Apprenticeships—But More Needs to Be Done”


Preparing Students for Life Beyond High School

Mar 4, 2019 · Shannon Watkins · Comments Off on Preparing Students for Life Beyond High School

Few factors affect the long-term direction of students’ lives more than the quality of their K-12 education. For students who decide to attend a four-year university, their ability to keep … Continue reading “Preparing Students for Life Beyond High School”


The Legal Innovations Trying to Save Law School from Itself

May 25, 2018 · Chris West · Comments Off on The Legal Innovations Trying to Save Law School from Itself

The world of law school and the legal profession is in turmoil. This is because there are not only many market distortions at play, but because the economy is undergoing transitions. … Continue reading “The Legal Innovations Trying to Save Law School from Itself”

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