College or trade school? Why there isn't one path to success
Sydne Jacques |
TEDxSaltLakeCity
• September 2020
Have you ever looked in awe at Chichén Itzá or the Great Pyramid of Giza? What about modern structures like the Dubai Tower or the Millau Viaduct in France? While these structures are impressive, just as impressive are the less noticeable, but arguably more vital, structures we don't take much notice of -- roadways, schools, supermarkets, banks, and even our homes.
Sydne Jacques, a civil engineer, brings passion and appreciation to the skilled labor industry and asks us to consider trade school as a viable alternative to the traditional path to success: college. She convincingly makes the case for respecting those who build things, and encouraging students who don’t fit the traditional college model to learn carpentry or plumbing or cosmetology or culinary skills.
This presentation was filmed during the COVID-19 pandemic, with only a limited live audience of cast and crew members. While applause has been added to the beginning and end of the video, all other aspects have intentionally remained as filmed to honor the struggle and loss experienced globally during 2020.