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education1 year ago

"Rising Trend: Gen Z Favors Trade Schools Over College for Lucrative Blue Collar Careers"

"Dirty Jobs" host Mike Rowe praises the increasing number of Generation Z members opting for vocational schools over expensive college degrees, citing rising tuition costs and a shortage of skilled labor. He emphasizes the lucrative opportunities in trades and criticizes the societal pressure to pursue traditional higher education. While college degrees generally improve financial prospects, Rowe highlights the potential for well-paying careers in the trades and urges a shift in societal attitudes towards vocational education.

education2 years ago

Chinese Colleges Encourage Love During Extended Spring Break Amid Low Birth Rates

Nine vocational colleges in China run by the Fan Mei Education Group are giving students a week off in April to "go fall in love" and enjoy themselves. The schools have asked students to keep travel diaries, film videos of their trips, and write growth reports. The theme for this year's spring break is "enjoy the blossoms, go fall in love," which comes as China faces plummeting birth and marriage rates. The participating colleges are all vocational schools for jobs in the aviation industry.