The Inforium
The Inforium
Thomas Frank and Martin Boehme
What Are the Alternatives to College? (Ep. 180)
53 minutes Posted Oct 9, 2017 at 4:00 am.
A good alternative to college and to get career education
Definition and costs of trade schools and community colleges
Becoming a well-rounded person and learning by yourself
Vocational schools and more "hands on" professions
Opting for online certifications
Testing out of classes in college
Learning skills through coding bootcamps
Free alternatives to coding bootcamps and landing a job
Going to community college first and transferring credits
Recap and conclusion
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Despite the fact that college is literally in our name, it's not the only pathway to a happy life. We talk a bit about some alternative routes to success.
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Things mentioned in this episode:
Standard Deviation
Listen Money Matters
The Debt Free, One Year College Alternative
Adam Braun
Pencils of Promise (Adam Braun's website)
MissionU
5 Resume Mistakes You Need to Avoid
Broke Busted & Disgusted
A Short History of Nearly Everything, by Bill Bryson
The Swerve: How the World Became Modern, by Stephen Greenblatt
OverDrive (iOS | Android)
Codecademy
Mike Rowe
Profoundly Disconnected (Mike Rowe's website)
CNN Money - Community college grads out-earn bachelor's degree holders
CompTIA A+
Microsoft MCSE
Cisco CCNA for Routing and Switching
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
How to Test out of College Courses (Ep. 49)
Thinkful
Course Report
App Academy
Indeed
Indeed - What Do Employers Really Think About Coding Bootcamps?
Skillshare (iOS | Android)
Udemy (iOS | Android)
Coursera (iOS | Android)
How To Make Community College An Ivy League Experience (Ep. 46)
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