"A 4 year degree is not the only way to the middle class" (high school, careers)

[no kudzu]

This is a very wise man and I agree. ....not everybody needs to go to college to achieve the American dream. But I think we all agree a high school diploma alone won't get you there either.

Robert Reich Demolishes Myth that College Is Gateway to the Middle Class | Alternet

[begogo]

Originally Posted by no kudzu

This is a very wise man and I agree. ....not everybody needs to go to college to achieve the American dream. But I think we all agree a high school diploma alone won't get you there either.

Robert Reich Demolishes Myth that College Is Gateway to the Middle Class | Alternet

If you can Dream it, You can achieve it.

A degree will only get you a job. You don't need it to achieve the American Dream but it could make your start easier. On the other hand, College could also kill your creativity.

[Larry Siegel]

Originally Posted by no kudzu

This is a very wise man and I agree. ....not everybody needs to go to college to achieve the American dream. But I think we all agree a high school diploma alone won't get you there either.

Robert Reich Demolishes Myth that College Is Gateway to the Middle Class | Alternet

Robert Reich wise? No, he's smart.

Note that he says *it's time* to provide pathways to technical careers that pay well and don't require college. He didn't say we're there. Go to college.