At the same time, the education system (broadly speaking) is not keeping up with the needs of students or industry.
By 2030 the U.S. is projected to face a shortage of 6 million skilled workers in manufacturing and trades, costing the economy billions in lost productivity.
Low-income students pursue a career in STEM or trades at only 22% the rate of others, due to a lack of financial resources and support!
Not everyone needs to rack up debt at a traditional 4 year college in order to be productive for America. And among those who should go to college, many of the most talented aren't being cultivated adequately.