New approach to education in the USA: only graduates who have got a good job pay for their studies

A fundamentally new approach to learning in America is offered by several modern college start-ups. Their appearance is due to the fact that not all students can repay huge loans for education in the States, while employers are increasingly opening vacancies that do not require a diploma.

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Proceeding from this, educational startups boldly declare: higher education is no longer a necessity, writes the entrepreneur, the creator of an international private school of European format Vladimir Spivakovsky in his Facebook.

A new trend looks like this: get a prestigious high-paying job. And do not waste time on universities.

Companies teach skills that are in demand in the current market (for example, programming). And in return they ask for a percentage of the future salary.

Free training in exchange for a percentage of the salary is offered by startups such as Lambda school и MissionU, at the same time it is stipulated: interest is paid only if the graduate’s salary exceeds 50 thousand dollars a year.

The company promises to turn yesterday's schoolchild into a highly qualified specialist within 6 to 12 months. After that, Lambda intends to receive 17% of the salary for two years, and MissionU - 15% for three years. At the same time, the first company will waive its demands if the graduate has not received a well-paid job within five years, and the second has set a job search period of seven years.

A similar model has already been tested in the US by companies such as Make School and App Academy, but the latter asks for a deposit in the amount of 5 thousand dollars.

A nice bonus for those who choose a new trend in education is the fact that both startups are closely connected with such companies as Uber, Combinator, IBM, PayPal and other potential employers.

“It is quite obvious that the success of these companies directly depends on the success of their graduates and therefore they have 100% interest in providing quality educational services,” Spivakovsky noted.

We decided to study the issue in more detail, referring for information to the official websites of the schools mentioned by the expert.

Lambda

Lambda calls itself a revolutionary new school that invests in you. The college's website says the school is offering an "exciting" 30-week program that will give you the tools and skills to launch a new career - all from the comfort of your home.

“Live classes from anywhere on the planet” - structured lessons with the opportunity to get instant help from teachers. A schedule is offered that suits most students, both working and not.

World Class Workforce is a curriculum that delivers hands-on, real-world experience from educators from Google, Apple, Blizzard, and other renowned companies.

“Complete lack of payment before you start earning money - no loans, no debt, no upfront tuition fees. You'll pay a percentage of earnings once you're hired, but only if you earn at least $50 a year. And if it doesn’t work out, you don’t pay anything.”

The school reaches out to "the best technology companies in the world" to provide curriculum support, help prepare students for graduation, and connect potential employers with those who have completed the course and are ready to get hired.

What is being taught?

The school offers several software packages.

• Full-Stack Web & Computer Science

Both partially and full day.

Disciplines: software development, web development and computer science.

• iOS Development & Computer Science

Full day.

Disciplines: software development and mobile applications, computer science.

• Data Science

Full day.

Disciplines: data analysis, in-depth training and product release.

• Android Development & Computer Science

Full day.

Disciplines: Java, development of mobile applications and computer science.

• UX Design

Full day.

Disciplines: UX-design, development of web and mobile applications.

Mission u

“As tuition costs continue to skyrocket, the value of a traditional degree is plummeting. Students today are seeking more real-world learning experiences than ever before. It’s time to develop our education,” says the official website of MissionU College.

“We believe that education should give more than it requires. Students should not just learn theoretically, they should gain real world experience instead of academic theory. Learning for learning's sake is great, but the Internet has made a wealth of information available. That's why MissionU School focuses on preparing you for the real world,” the company's website continues.

“History shows that a list of the most in-demand professions in 2030 does not yet exist. Thus, we have a responsibility to apply the science we learn today to the opportunities that tomorrow will bring,” note the creators of MissionU.

According to the school, the student’s future potential is more important than his past grades. Turning to MissionU, the student will see interest in how he thinks and what he is capable of, and not what points he received for a standardized test.

When asked who works and teaches at the school, the website gives the following answer: “Our founders, investors and consultants are people from the most influential companies and academic institutions. Collectively, we have more than 85 years of experience in business and science, enabling us to achieve the most exciting innovations of the XNUMXst century.”

Adam Brown, CEO and co-founder of MissionU, added a few personal words to the traditional intro on the site.

“Through my wife's struggle to pay off over $100 in student debt even though she left college early due to financial difficulties, we learned that college debt is the only debt in the United States that cannot be discharged through bankruptcy. He is with you forever. No student or parent should be crushed by debt for wanting a better future,” Brown said.

What is being taught?

MissionU focuses on “teaching you the hard and soft skills you need to thrive in any 21st century career. Some of the hard skills include business writing, excel, powerpoint and keynote, public speaking, regression analysis and SQL. Soft skills include persuasive communication, giving and receiving feedback, time management, critical problem solving, and team dynamics.

• First trimester: the basics.

Each student will develop their own roadmap to success during the process of directed self-study, will work on a series of structured projects for the development of 8 core skills necessary to achieve success in the work of the 21 century.

• Second trimester: specialization.

The strictest part of the year: small team projects for the development of expert knowledge and skills in the chosen field, with fixed goals and increased technical skills in a team environment. All this is designed to support the long-term goals of the students.

• Third trimester: work experience.

The opportunity to apply knowledge and skills in practice, working on real projects of the company, to form a resume and experience that will be useful in interviews for future work and will be useful for starting a career.

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