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[Sirwalterraleigh]

It absolutely matters for grad/professional school applications. They often weigh GPAs differently based on the school from which it was received (I know this firsthand from someone who was involved in the admissions process for a law school).

With that said, the standardized test score generally matters the most. The undergrad degree is going to be more of a tiebreaker for close cases than anything else.

I think you’re intent on dying on this hill, Sgt. Elias

Definitely true. The only time I care about the school (or honestly if they even went to college) is if I need someone with a masters or phd for very specialized positions. Without that need, it's basically a checkbox at most.

Honestly, I think we've done society a disservice by making people think that a college degree is a must. I tend to think that vocational schools or work co-op would be fine for many people. I've got about 30 people working for me, and the lowest paid person makes over $120k/year. Two of the best people I've got don't have a degree.

I hire younger engineers. The school is an afterthought in 90% or more of the cases. It’s any job/applied experience that really stands out. And if they communicate/respond to questions in an actual personal interaction.

The higher education model irrevocably shifted when manufacturing started to collapse. There needs to be “strata” in a middle class society. Forcing everyone into high cost degrees without direct application or positions available has been a long, bloated game. Just my opinion.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

There should absolutely be more vocational schools and less people going for 4 year liberal arts degrees. I think Europe handles that much better.

Agree...artisans, craftsman, tradesman...these things never need go out of style.

Again...Star Trek

 

[Heppenheimer]

There should absolutely be more vocational schools and less people going for 4 year liberal arts degrees. I think Europe handles that much better.

When I get a chance (am at work now), I'll relate the sad story of why an American manufacturing firm was gradually shifting most of their production to the village where I happened to live in Germany at the time. In short... they couldn't grow their business in the US because they required skilled labor that they were gradually losing to attrition and couldn't find (or train) enough replacements to keep the US factory viable.

Plenty of tradesmen who own their business around where I live now have told me the same thing (well, they're not planning a move to Germany). They just can't find the help they need and the current generation isn't training enough.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

When I get a chance (am at work now), I'll relate the sad story of why an American manufacturing firm was gradually shifting most of their production to the village where I happened to live in Germany for a few years. In short... they couldn't grow their business in the US because they required skilled labor that they were gradually losing to attrition and couldn't find (or train) enough replacements to keep the US factory viable.

Plenty of tradesmen who own their business around where I live now have told me the same thing (well, they're not planning a move to Germany). They just can't find the help they need and the current generation isn't training enough.

My dad works in a factory where you start as a trainee in the warehouse making $32,000 with the opportunity to earn more with overtime or night shifts. After six months, you move into your permanent job where you make $70,000+. Absolutely no skills, certifications, or trades required. The ONLY requirements are that you show up on time, sober, and stay awake for the duration of the shift. They can't stay staffed with people who meet those requirements.

 

[ImperfectPixie]

My dad works in a factory where you start as a trainee in the warehouse making $32,000 with the opportunity to earn more with overtime or night shifts. After six months, you move into your permanent job where you make $70,000+. Absolutely no skills, certifications, or trades required. The ONLY requirements are that you show up on time, sober, and stay awake for the duration of the shift. They can't stay staffed with people who meet those requirements.

Part of the problem too, is that many Americans have shifted away from respecting a plain old, honest day's work. There's nothing at all wrong with working in a trade or manufacturing or whatever job as long as you're able to make a living at it. Having spent most of my life working with my hands, there's a massive amount of satisfaction that comes from taking one thing and making it into something else.

 

[Nubs70]

I think you’re intent on dying on this hill, Sgt. Elias


I hire younger engineers. The school is an afterthought in 90% or more of the cases. It’s any job/applied experience that really stands out. And if they communicate/respond to questions in an actual personal interaction.

The higher education model irrevocably shifted when manufacturing started to collapse. There needs to be “strata” in a middle class society. Forcing everyone into high cost degrees without direct application or positions available has been a long, bloated game. Just my opinion.

The German post high-school education system addresses this by putting children on an educational path at Grade 4. At the end of grade 4 you are placed on 1 of 3 paths.

Path 1 is vocational school after highschool
Path 2 is Community College after highschool
Path 3 is University after highschool.

Path 1 results in blue collar skills
Path 2 results in middle management
Path 3 is senior management/execituve/academia.

Not everyone in Germany has the opportunity to go to college. Your rung on the ladder of life is determined at Grade 4.

 

[eliza61nyc]

Part of the problem too, is that many Americans have shifted away from respecting a plain old, honest day's work. There's nothing at all wrong with working in a trade or manufacturing or whatever job as long as you're able to make a living at it. Having spent most of my life working with my hands, there's a massive amount of satisfaction that comes from taking one thing and making it into something else.

Also remember though IP, is that we moved a lot of the manufacturing out of this country.
Case in point, I grew up in NYC during a time when we made a lot of clothing in the states. NYC had an a actual Garment district. tailors. seamstress, shoe repairs etc etc. gone.
Philadelphia is struggling with this still, the poorest big city in the country. Train manufacturers, textile, beer all big manufacturing. (not the only issue but it help)
I went to undergrad in Pittsburgh after the steel industry went to hell. it was horrible, although I will say I have heard the city has rebounded.
Now I started my career in the oil refinery business, the last refinery on the east coast just shut down (in Philadelphia). it was the last place where you could come straight out of high school, get an operator position and easily make 65-70K a year and go up from there.


Now I'm in chemical R&D, pretty much all the positions require a degree.

 

[ImperfectPixie]

Also remember though IP, is that we moved a lot of the manufacturing out of this country.
Case in point, I grew up in NYC during a time when we made a lot of clothing in the states. NYC had an a actual Garment district. tailors. seamstress, shoe repairs etc etc. gone.
Philadelphia is struggling with this still, the poorest big city in the country. Train manufacturers, textile, beer all big manufacturing. (not the only issue but it help)
I went to undergrad in Pittsburgh after the steel industry went to hell. it was horrible, although I will say I have heard the city has rebounded.
Now I started my career in the oil refinery business, the last refinery on the east coast just shut down (in Philadelphia). it was the last place where you could come straight out of high school, get an operator position and easily make 65-70K a year and go up from there.


Now I'm in chemical R&D, pretty much all the positions require a degree.

Yup. It's quite sad.

 

[_caleb]

Part of the problem too, is that many Americans have shifted away from respecting a plain old, honest day's work.

I‘ve actually seen the opposite. Lots of people stuck trying to scratch out a living in the so-called “gig economy” these days, driving for Uber, delivering take-out/groceries, etc. All while still going to school and starting their own businesses and non-profits.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

I‘ve actually seen the opposite. Lots of people stuck trying to scratch out a living in the so-called “gig economy” these days, driving for Uber, delivering take-out/groceries, etc. All while still going to school and starting their own businesses and non-profits.

Where do you live? That's almost entirely an urban phenomenon (including all of California).

 

[BaconPancakes]

I see this thread has completely run off the rails from the original topic. I’ll be seeing myself out now...

 

[DisneyDebRob]

No, they allow professors to experiment with dangerous goo and electrocute students.

Wish I knew about this place when I was looking for a school way back when. That sounds like a fun place!

 

[T.Will]

I see this thread has completely run off the rails from the original topic. I’ll be seeing myself out now...

A WDWMagic thread going off course? Never would've seen that coming!

 

[Nubs70]

Now I'm in chemical R&D, pretty much all the positions require a degree.

If you ever consider pulp and paper and have a desire to move to ATL. Drop me a note.

 

[Touchdown]

Wish I knew about this place when I was looking for a school way back when. That sounds like a fun place!

I believe this poster if referring to the exploits of Dr Venkman, Spengler and Stantz which would mean the University in question is Columbia, but I can’t be sure as their experiments with goo occurred after they were kicked off the faculty and went into an ill fated extermination business.

 

[lazyboy97o]

I believe this poster if referring to the exploits of Dr Venkman, Spengler and Stantz which would mean the University in question is Columbia, but I can’t be sure as their experiments with goo occurred after they were kicked off the faculty and went into an ill fated extermination business.

 

[Touchdown]

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When does Dr Brainard electrocute students?

 

[lazyboy97o]

When does Dr Brainard electrocute students?

The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes involves Kurt Russel's character getting electrocuted.

 

[Touchdown]

The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes involves Kurt Russel's character getting electrocuted.

Ok, but you gotta admit my reference was true too, and didn’t involve pulling in multiple franchises.

 

[UNCgolf]

Ok, but you gotta admit my reference was true too, and didn’t involve pulling in multiple franchises.

I think he posted in reference to Medfield College, which is the name of the (fake) college used in all those movies.