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Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger
I agree that all of those things are huge problems. I have no real solutions. Although I support a broader approach to studies where warranted, especially for the first year or two. Kids should get a chance to figure out what they want to do without feeling pressure to go straight into a specific major.
I also am in favour of more hands on learning. Trade schools and apprenticeships have it right.
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Interestingly, the article did mention Waterloo's co-op program as a successful innovation from the past. I wonder if that could be greatly expanded somehow.