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Does the world really need more college graduates, or have we ignored blue-collar trades to our own environmental and economic detriment?
With rising tuition costs and AI displacing white-collar roles, the value of a four-year degree is under scrutiny, while skilled trades face chronic labor shortages. Cast your vote on whether we've overinvested in academic credentials at the expense of practical, sustainable careers.
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