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.

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.