If you had to pick, which form of training is more important when it comes to making our country strong?

2016-04-04T14:04:48-04:00

Although there are many other routes, among these three, which do you feel is most valuable?

Why?

What others are valuable?

Response by SPC Andrew Griffin made Apr 4 at 2016 2:05 PM

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Formal!

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 4 at 2016 2:14 PM

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The training that the person is most likely to complete. Being a College drop out doesn't help anything, but if you complete an apprenticeship program lets say as an electrician you have a trade for a lifetime. It is up to the individual and what they are willing to complete.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 4 at 2016 2:23 PM

2016-04-04T14:23:55-04:00

Earn your degree first, become a go to person at your job, and then complete any certifications that may help you advance at your workplace.

Response by SGT Bryon Sergent made Apr 4 at 2016 2:25 PM

2016-04-04T14:25:03-04:00

Not an other, for Vocational School. Teaches OTJ training and Books

Response by CPT Joseph K Murdock made Apr 4 at 2016 2:54 PM

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There are many roads to success. Sometimes the academic people suck at common sense and the common sense folks suck at the theoretical. It's what fits the person. A degree was just a gate for me to become an Armor Officer. The rest was up to me because college only gave me a baseline to work with. TLPs and OPORDs became the all mighty in my career. We should have a thread on it.

Response by SGT Jerrold Pesz made Apr 4 at 2016 2:55 PM

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While a college degree seems to be the popular choice a degree no longer has nearly the value that it had in the past. In fact a large percentage of the degrees awarded today are totally worthless. Some examples are degrees in ethnic studies, psychology, sociology, history, fine arts and even education. All that you will get out of any of them is a low paying job that probably will leave you with massive student loan debt. The most popular majors in TN are psychology which is useless without a doctorate and criminal justice which is not required for any law enforcement job that I know of and general studies which just gets you a piece of paper. Science, engineering, technical and professional degrees such as law, medical or accounting are a different story but few are willing to put out the effort required for those. Most would be far better off learning a skilled trade.

Response by SrA Edward Vong made Apr 4 at 2016 3:00 PM

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Some may argue that certain careers are more important than others or that some disciplines are better to make the country grow, truth is in my opinion, it is a fair balance of all of the above that is valuable to make the country grow.

Because of how the system works, I am voting for Formal (University). Reason being is that you will learn the ins and outs and theory of how things work within your field, but it is also mandatory that you take electives that broaden your overall knowledge. Some may argue that electives are unnecessary as things can be learned throughout life. While that is true, everyone experiences things differently. Someone who grows up in NYC might have a different outlook than someone who grew up in Texas. Formal (Universities) if done right teaches us to be objective.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 4 at 2016 3:04 PM

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I don't think the correct choice is listed. The best training depends on several factors. What is best for one may be a total disaster for another.

One should evaluate one's ability, desires, and circumstances, then pick the path most wanted and most like to bring success.

Response by MAJ Rene De La Rosa made Apr 4 at 2016 6:51 PM

2016-04-04T18:51:03-04:00

Experience will make the person more valuable to the military. This experience can be leveraged into something good for both parties.

Response by Capt Tom Brown made Apr 5 at 2016 11:12 AM

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The military services have a fairly successful model for their needs: an entry level management trainee position (2LT) generally requires a 4 yr degree; an entry level professional position (E1) generally requires a HS diploma. Next you should be slotted into a field or specialty for which you have shown an aptitude for and hopefully get to professionally develop your skills through training and certifications. The more experience you get and the more you excel at the work, the more valuable you are. Best wishes however you end up..