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Part of the problem is that the field moves faster than colleges. Kids who might be looking for a path to that career that they're aware of, try their best to f

• thelambentonion 11y ago
  In my opinion, the problem is that people going into these degree programs (CS included) assuming that they will come out prepared to work in those fields. It seems that many people who are going for a degree in CS are really looking for vocational education in software development [0]. That kind of education can move faster and track changes in the field better than a full-fledged degree program. [0] And it looks like 'code bootcamps' are what's popping up to address this!
  • jkestner 11y ago
    > In my opinion, the problem is that people going into these degree programs (CS included) assuming that they will come out prepared to work in those fields. Ain't that the big dirty secret about most degrees - you learn most of what you need on the job. I don't think you can get real-world exposure soon enough, at least so you know what you're working toward. I wish my school had had a co-op program. I dropped out of one program because I realized during a boring internship that this is what I was being prepared for. Instead of straight to college, I'll encourage my kids to get low-level jobs in their desired industry, out of high school (if not before).
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