Which U.S. College Major is the Worst for Finding a Job?

[mariomike]

Some courses, like fire and EMS, are burping out graduates faster than their industries can absorb them (or, in some cases, graduates not willing to follow the vacancies).

They are well educated.

Paramedicine at the University of Toronto Scarborough | Admissions & Student Recruitment

www.utsc.utoronto.ca

But, their backs may not be prepared for the call volume.

 

[The Bread Guy]

Some of those programs are also an absolute waste of money. I'm thinking Police Foundations or even in my own Industry where certain Colleges advertise progams for aspiring applicants:

RAIL

www.lambtoncollege.ca

The railroads run their own training programs and we psy people good money to undertake our training. I have no idea why someone would to go to school for this when it means nothing and we will give you all the training ourselves?

Curious - in your line of work do people applying get extra “points” so to speak applying with the certification, even if they have to do the training in house from scratch? If it increases the odds of success in the already-provided training, it might make sense, but if it doesn’t, it truly is just a cash generator for colleges.

 

[daftandbarmy]

Tangentially, I wonder if this program is designed for everyone except Infanteers

NON-COMMISSIONED MEMBER SUBSIDIZED TRAINING AND EDUCATION PLAN​

The Non-Commissioned Member Subsidized Training and Education Plan (NCMSTEP) offers full-time paid training or education at Canadian colleges, universities and other postsecondary establishments for authorized courses of study related to military occupations. This program allows our members to attain the knowledge and skills they need to perform demanding tasks in diverse environments, as well as optimize their professional development.

If you wish to work as an expert in your field, you may want to consider enrolling in the NCMSTEP.

NCMSTEP | Paid Education | Canadian Armed Forces

The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has a number of paid education programs for a first-class education that will prepare you for a challenging and rewarding career in Canada’s esteemed military.

forces.ca

 

[mariomike]

Curious - in your line of work do people applying get extra “points” so to speak applying with the certification, even if they have to do the training in house from scratch? If it increases the odds of success in the already-provided training, it might make sense, but if it doesn’t, it truly is just a cash generator for colleges.

If qualified,

VIA Rail

LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER

Hourly Rate : 71.53

LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER | VIA Rail

career.viarail.ca

Application Deadline: 2024-04-13

 

[Halifax Tar]

Tangentially, I wonder if this program is designed for everyone except Infanteers

NON-COMMISSIONED MEMBER SUBSIDIZED TRAINING AND EDUCATION PLAN​

The Non-Commissioned Member Subsidized Training and Education Plan (NCMSTEP) offers full-time paid training or education at Canadian colleges, universities and other postsecondary establishments for authorized courses of study related to military occupations. This program allows our members to attain the knowledge and skills they need to perform demanding tasks in diverse environments, as well as optimize their professional development.

If you wish to work as an expert in your field, you may want to consider enrolling in the NCMSTEP.

NCMSTEP | Paid Education | Canadian Armed Forces

The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has a number of paid education programs for a first-class education that will prepare you for a challenging and rewarding career in Canada’s esteemed military.

forces.ca

Excellent program but only for specific occupations listed on the link.

 

[KeLouJoH]

Gender studies has got to be the most useless degree.