America should have more degree apprenticeship options

The United Kingdom and European Union have on the job vocational training with classroom instruction while the student worker gets paid a wage from the beginning and the company or government pays for the diploma, certificate, or the degree. In the UK for instance someone can achieve a bachelors degree level 6 or masters degree level 7 qualification with a degree apprenticeship. The United States has some apprenticeships for trades like carpentry and construction and some healthcare and tech roles but the EU and UK have diverse offerings like translation, creative writing and journalism, etc. and I’m just like wow why can’t the United States be more like other countries when it comes to degree apprenticeships? And more traineeships to various industries. That way companies get qualified workers and students don’t have to be in debt. The educational model in America is broken and needs revamping.

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KatyO83 · 41-45, F

It's complicated BTW apprentices in the UK are very poorly paid in many initial positions. So yes you get paid but....

I myself am currently doing a level 7 qualification whilst working. It allows me to get to the higher level that wasn't avaliable when I was younger.

exchrist · 36-40

Def I earned 12 credits toward college in high school mostly in medical research and experimental methods/ analysis. I even published at a science conference won awards from the army and navy. My point is high school should include a career track or at least introductory courses to college. College is expensive. Let’s enable savings. Minimal cost to me or my family. I saved roughly $4000 I live in upstate New York

Northwest · M

40% of US students are in vocational programs. UK students get paid through apprenticeships, while in the US, this is not part of the program, but schools often have programs with local industry. Washington state for instance, but usually apprenticeships are not enough to cover tuition.

Not to mention that the current administration's goal is to eliminate the Department of Education. Our current Sec. of Education is a former WWE exec with no teaching experience.

Monalisasmith86 · 36-40, F

I’m sure there’s plenty of apprenticeships jobs in the USA there’s more options there that’s why everyone wants to move there

ValcoreSylvestra · 41-45, MNew

@Monalisasmith86 Incorrect. I live in America and this is false, there are little apprenticeships beyond manual labor.

TexChik · F

The education system in the US needs to bring itself down to EU standards? I don't think so. Wokeism and liberalism needs to be removed from American education and the system works. Education is predominantly where liberals are employed, hoping to influence young people with their tripe.

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ArishMell · 70-79, M

@TexChik Do you really know anything about anywhere East of New Yok and West of Los Angelese?

What do you mean by "woke"?

Britain is not being "colonised" by anyone - unless you count American cultural hegemony and commercial take-overs.

TexChik · F

@ArishMell he thought so.

ValcoreSylvestra · 41-45, MNew

@TexChik Pain.

ValcoreSylvestra · 41-45, MNew

Hear hear.

Strictmichael75 · 61-69, M

The US relies on immigrants for manual labour

ValcoreSylvestra · 41-45, MNew

@Strictmichael75 and teens. Don't forget the innocent children.

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