I read this article this past weekend after all of the news about the college entrance bombs that were exposed over the last few weeks.  While I think most people knew that the college admissions have always been biased, whether it was due to the policy of legacy admissions or those that provide large funds to schools, the fraud involved on these admissions scams even made me shake my head. 

The more I look at the college entrance process, the more I start to wonder about the value.  As my son gets ready to head to higher education, I have a new perspective on the decisions the students and parents have to make. 

As a hiring manager, I also have seen a wide range of candidates come in from having ivy league and premier college undergrad and masters degrees, to those that have no college education but have the education of life. 

This article speaks well to what will make an employee succeed, it's the skills stupid.   The employees that have been successful are those that find ways around issues, don't let a bad day stop their drive, and an enterprising spirit that always pushes them to learn more and always improve. 

What if we moved to a mentorship and internship model, where employers helped their employees become students that can supplement the skills they learn on the job with nano-degrees that increase their expertise.   How can we optimize the natural skills and strengths a student has and supplement them with the courses that will accelerate their performance?   In the world of fail fast and agile everything, why not try a new model of education?