This podcast episode explores the growing popularity of vocational training as a strong alternative to traditional college degrees, largely due to degree inflation and changing job market needs worldwide. It emphasizes how young professionals and policymakers are reassessing the value of higher education in favor of practical skills. In China, for instance, the rise of the digital economy and government backing for vocational training are opening up new job opportunities. By tackling the diminishing stigma around vocational careers, the conversation highlights the need to adapt to a shifting labor market and to redefine success beyond the usual educational routes.
