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A notable takeaway crystallizes around the idea that trades and hands-on work may regain a level of prestige that has been long overlooked by a society enamored with traditional academia. The prospect of vocational success is painted as a viable alternative, particularly for those disillusioned by conventional educational pathways in a crowded job market.
Many express concerns that the current educational paradigms are producing graduates who are ill-prepared for the ‘real world.’ Calls for a new valuation of blue-collar skills have emerged, framing it as a counterbalance to the elitism of higher education.