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| Yes | 17% | 114 votes | Total: 664 votes | |
| No | 83% | 550 votes |
Yes
Created on: January 27, 2009 Last Updated: October 14, 2011
There are good reasons for establishing educational minimums in many jobs. It is obvious in the medical
by B. K. Walker
Created on: February 16, 2010 Last Updated: February 18, 2010
In today’s competitive market, a formal education is not only an asset but also most often a necessity
Created on: August 31, 2008
Many people I know have education and skills but are underemployed. They often work in construction
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No
Created on: August 23, 2008 Last Updated: May 13, 2012
A lack of schooling should never hold a worker back! Although schooling is very important, experience is
Created on: July 22, 2011 Last Updated: August 06, 2011
Everyday workers are held back simply because they lack formal schooling. Individuals should be given
Created on: February 01, 2010
A degree does not guarantee knowledge or the retention thereof. It guarantees achieved course requirements.
by Sandi Crain
Created on: October 23, 2009
Formal schooling is not an accurate measure of person's education, work habits or experience and lack
by Alan Stifff
Created on: January 24, 2010
Crises, like the economic recession being experienced now, help to bring into sharp focus subjects which
by Neil Licht
Created on: April 08, 2008
Exactly what constitutes a formal education?
Did you know that in the 1930's law school could be attended
Created on: October 19, 2009 Last Updated: October 20, 2009
My answer in this debate is a resounding no! Employers out there have no idea of the dedicated and intelligent
by K. Hanley
Created on: December 10, 2009 Last Updated: December 11, 2009
Today, employers are expecting Bachelor’s degrees as if they were high school diplomas.
Created on: September 29, 2009
While formal education may give some idea of a worker's competence that may not tell the whole story.
Created on: March 21, 2008 Last Updated: May 18, 2011
Education is supposed to be a means of improving one's skill set and performance; therefore, education
Created on: August 31, 2009 Last Updated: September 13, 2009
The real question in this debate is does experience matter in one's career, or is an expensive degree
Created on: February 21, 2010 Last Updated: February 22, 2010
Also long as a person has the needed skills to complete a job correctly; it shouldn't matter how they
by Kathryn Hood
Created on: February 20, 2009
Continuing your education and getting a degree through formal schooling is a wonderful goal and accomplishment.
by Mina Sofia
Created on: October 23, 2009 Last Updated: October 28, 2009
Formal schooling is a extremely dangerous tool for really sectarian right wing parties to hold back
Created on: June 04, 2009
No, formal schooling is good but should not hold back workers. Workers that have a
by Judy Joyce
Created on: October 15, 2008
WORKERS SHOULD NOT BE HELD BACK BY LACK OF FORMAL SCHOOLING: The Peter Principal Applies to Formally
by Connie Sue
Created on: February 18, 2009
Formal schooling is not always a key to skill. Most education is geared towards imparting knowledge
Created on: July 31, 2009
I remember when I was a little kid asking my father, an experienced carpenter, where did he learn
Created on: May 03, 2009
Should workers be held back by lack of formal schooling? Responding to this question, I'll have to reply,
Created on: January 08, 2009
I honestly value my education, which I am paying for every month in the form of a student loan; however,