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Job U

How to Find Wealth and Success by Developing the Skills Companies Actually Need

Nicholas Wyman

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The College Myth
Job Market Mismatch
Societal & Economic Damage
What Employers Actually Want
Specific Competencies
Path 1: Apprenticeships
Structure & Support
Economic Impact
Path 2: Associate Degrees
Cost & Efficiency
Career Outcomes
Path 3: MOOCs (Online Courses)
Accessibility
Flexibility
Key Takeaway
Personal Choice

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According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics forecast discussed in the text, what is the reality regarding the 20 occupations expected to create the most new jobs from 2012 to 2022?

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Job U (2015) reveals how the idea that college is for everyone will disadvantage both the individual and the workforce as a whole – and even the economy itself. These blinks explore alternative approaches to education that will help us find fulfilling and well-paying careers, proving that college isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

Who Should Listen to Job U?

  • High school leavers
  • Parents thinking about starting college funds for their children
  • Anyone wondering what they should do next in their education or career

About the Author: Nicholas Wyman

Nicholas Wyman is a Harvard Business School graduate who discovered his true strengths in a kitchen service apprenticeship. As CEO of the Institute for Workplace Skills and Innovation, he assists thousands of people in finding their strengths and the jobs to suit them.

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