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Originally Posted by Larry M
Australia has great trade programs. If someone says they are a diesel mechanic, they went to school for it. In social settings, the trades people have the same social standing as a CPA or any other college grad, no stigma.
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We still have apprenticeship systems. While studying and attending TAFE College(Technical and Further Education)they work as an apprentice in a mechanics business. A liability at first, later a valued employee if any good.
I studied law under a somewhat similar regime.
Unfortunately there is a trend away from "on the job" education. Nursing(Registered Nurse) for example, has become a full time University course followed by a year of work experience before the course is complete. You learn a lot "at the coalface", and study makes more sense if you are experiencing the same study area while at work.