"... Why not teach students a technology that could potentially make them money ..." Because technology changes and the money follows. This is the problem of

"... Why not teach students a technology that could potentially make them money ..." Because technology changes and the money follows. This is the problem of trying to teach specifics rather than general principles. Most engineering degrees in Aus. have a 1 year 'in-industry' year before graduation. Does CS needs something like this for grads to cut their teeth in technology specifics?