I agree with the statement that students especially need a balance of educational tools and real world learning. I have thought for years that there is a need in our colleges and universities for a course to be taught by local experienced business leaders that gives the students a real view of life in the business world and gives them some basics skill practice with communicating with bosses, co-workers, and customers. Too often we take a student right from their graduation from the university or trade school, put them in an office environment and expect them to succeed. I'm sure we have all experienced the situation of going to our dentist office for a check up, find a new hygenist, just out of school, and she acts completely unprofessional. This scenario plays out in all industries.
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