Employers are fed up with college 'waste,' opt for skilled blue-collar workers instead

[Ordinary Guy]

Employers don't value college degrees as much as originally thought, recent survey data shows, and the disdain is behind a restored appreciation for blue-collar job-seekers that bring skill and experience over education.


The study, known as the Freedom Economy Index (FEI), a joint project of job recruiting service RedBalloon and PublicSquare, surveyed opinions from 70,000 small businesses between Oct. 25 and Oct. 30, with 905 respondents, a 3% margin of error and a 95% confidence level.

When asked about the "return on investment" of higher education, a whopping 67% of participating employers responded "strongly no" when asked if they believed institutions of higher education were "graduating students with relevant skills that today's business community needs."

Employers are fed up with college 'waste,' opt for skilled blue-collar workers instead

The Freedom Economy Index (FEI) found that small businesses held disdain for college-educated workers and favored blue-collar workers with skills and experience.

www.foxbusiness.com

Our turnover rate is ridiculous with this latest generation, grown adults crying because they aren't equipped to work efficiently in an office or plant. Many claim not enough praise as reason for leaving. Todays new employees are yesterday's kids that received trophies for showing up and heard "Good Job" for the simplest of things. -OG

 

[Blaster]

A college degree opens doors to employment but a person still must be productive.

 

[Ordinary Guy]

A college degree opens doors to employment but a person still must be productive.

it used to, not so much anymore unless you are an attorney or doctor, simple business degrees don't help as much and liberal arts degrees are a complete waste

 

[Zincwarrior]

There is a very strong argumen t for refurbishment of K-12 education, bolstered by good technical degrees and continuous education/certificates as the ideal educational standard for most citizens.

 

[Blaster]

it used to, not so much anymore unless you are an attorney or doctor, simple business degrees don't help as much and liberal arts degrees are a complete waste

I have a business degree and have a six figure yearly income. Some friends of mine were not as fortunate and are stuck in lower wage jobs.

 

[EvilCat Breath]

Instead of working, the college educated organize for social justice.

 

[Blaster]

Instead of working, the college educated organize for social justice.

Social justice is a waste of time as everyone has certain prejudices.

 

[Moonglow]

Employers don't value college degrees as much as originally thought, recent survey data shows, and the disdain is behind a restored appreciation for blue-collar job-seekers that bring skill and experience over education.


The study, known as the Freedom Economy Index (FEI), a joint project of job recruiting service RedBalloon and PublicSquare, surveyed opinions from 70,000 small businesses between Oct. 25 and Oct. 30, with 905 respondents, a 3% margin of error and a 95% confidence level.

When asked about the "return on investment" of higher education, a whopping 67% of participating employers responded "strongly no" when asked if they believed institutions of higher education were "graduating students with relevant skills that today's business community needs."

Employers are fed up with college 'waste,' opt for skilled blue-collar workers instead

The Freedom Economy Index (FEI) found that small businesses held disdain for college-educated workers and favored blue-collar workers with skills and experience.

www.foxbusiness.com

Our turnover rate is ridiculous with this latest generation, grown adults crying because they aren't equipped to work efficiently in an office or plant. Many claim not enough praise as reason for leaving. Todays new employees are yesterday's kids that received trophies for showing up and heard "Good Job" for the simplest of things. -OG

Ahhh, so they will be cutting out sports.

 

[Moonglow]

Instead of working, the college educated organize for social justice.

So...

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

Employers don't value college degrees as much as originally thought, recent survey data shows, and the disdain is behind a restored appreciation for blue-collar job-seekers that bring skill and experience over education.


The study, known as the Freedom Economy Index (FEI), a joint project of job recruiting service RedBalloon and PublicSquare, surveyed opinions from 70,000 small businesses between Oct. 25 and Oct. 30, with 905 respondents, a 3% margin of error and a 95% confidence level.

When asked about the "return on investment" of higher education, a whopping 67% of participating employers responded "strongly no" when asked if they believed institutions of higher education were "graduating students with relevant skills that today's business community needs."

Employers are fed up with college 'waste,' opt for skilled blue-collar workers instead

The Freedom Economy Index (FEI) found that small businesses held disdain for college-educated workers and favored blue-collar workers with skills and experience.

www.foxbusiness.com

Our turnover rate is ridiculous with this latest generation, grown adults crying because they aren't equipped to work efficiently in an office or plant. Many claim not enough praise as reason for leaving. Todays new employees are yesterday's kids that received trophies for showing up and heard "Good Job" for the simplest of things. -OG

Small businesses don't want to pay the going rate for college graduates.

 

[Mac-7]

Ahhh, so they will be cutting out sports.

No one would miss ladies basketball

 

[Moonglow]

No one would miss ladies baskegball

Just the basketballs.

 

[Mac-7]

Small businesses don't want to pay the going rate for college graduates.

How much is a soda jerk at Starbucks worth even she has a degree in women's studies?’

 

[Zincwarrior]

Instead of working, the college educated organize for social justice.

Where did your doctor get their education - Dumbfuck Academy like you?
How about that bridge you crossed this week? What about the thing you are typing on to spill your nonsense?

 

[Weatherman2020]

Where did your doctor get their education - Dumbfuck Academy like you?
How about that bridge you crossed this week? What about the thing you are typing on to spill your nonsense?

Best engineer I ever worked with had a high school diploma.

 

[Zincwarrior]

Best engineer I ever worked with had a high school diploma.

Yes back in the 1980s. Dad had an associates degree wbut worked on the shuttle and designed some of the first drillbits.

Those days are gone. Very gone.

 

[Weatherman2020]

Yes back in the 1980s.

And here we are in 2023 when appliances and cars are disposable when something goes wrong and NASA can’t put a man in space.

 

[Moonglow]

Best engineer I ever worked with had a high school diploma.

And we should be feeling what right about now?

 

[Moonglow]

And here we are in 2023 when appliances and cars are disposable when something goes wrong and NASA can’t put a man in space.

I can fix anything a man has made, now a woman, well that may be different.

 

[Votto]

Employers don't value college degrees as much as originally thought, recent survey data shows, and the disdain is behind a restored appreciation for blue-collar job-seekers that bring skill and experience over education.


The study, known as the Freedom Economy Index (FEI), a joint project of job recruiting service RedBalloon and PublicSquare, surveyed opinions from 70,000 small businesses between Oct. 25 and Oct. 30, with 905 respondents, a 3% margin of error and a 95% confidence level.

When asked about the "return on investment" of higher education, a whopping 67% of participating employers responded "strongly no" when asked if they believed institutions of higher education were "graduating students with relevant skills that today's business community needs."

Employers are fed up with college 'waste,' opt for skilled blue-collar workers instead

The Freedom Economy Index (FEI) found that small businesses held disdain for college-educated workers and favored blue-collar workers with skills and experience.

www.foxbusiness.com

Our turnover rate is ridiculous with this latest generation, grown adults crying because they aren't equipped to work efficiently in an office or plant. Many claim not enough praise as reason for leaving. Todays new employees are yesterday's kids that received trophies for showing up and heard "Good Job" for the simplest of things. -OG

It depends on the college and the degree

For example, if you are PC and Leftist enough, and get into Harvard and get a degree in basket weaving, you will make 7 figures.

But most Americans cannot afford Harvard or don't meet their woke criteria for being enriched by the Left as a reward.