In response to growing anxiety about the value of college degrees in securing employment, there is a widespread paradigm that distinguishes between traditional academics and skills-based vocational training鈥攂etween 鈥渢he philosopher鈥� and 鈥渢he welder.鈥� Here Ben Wildavsky, PUP Speaks speaker and author of The Career Arts, reveals why college education and job preparation are not either-or propositions and identifies the blend of education and networking needed to support real-world career aspirations.
For more information about engaging our speakers, please email our PUP Speaks team at pupspeaks@press.princeton.edu
Ben Wildavsky is a veteran higher education writer, strategist, and speaker, host of the podcast and author of : Making the Most of College, Credentials, and Connections. A frequent keynote speaker and moderator at education conferences and retreats, Ben cuts through the noise and anxiety surrounding this issue to offer sensible, clear-eyed guidance for anyone who is making decisions about education and career preparation with a view to getting ahead in the workforce.