Is College Still Worth the Debt?

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/is-college-still-worth-the-debt-Episode Video Link: In this episode of BEP Live, Chris P. Reed, Tony Tidbit, and MOB, also known as Brilz, tackle one of the biggest questions facing families today: Is college still worth the debt?The conversation explores student loans, trade schools, apprenticeships, Corporate America, Black professional access, workforce readiness, and the growing impact of AI on entry-level jobs.This is a real conversation about education, power, economics, and opportunity. College may still matter, but it can no longer be treated as the only path to success.▶︎ In This Episode00:00 BEP Live opens the conversation02:45 Why this college debate matters now04:50 The history of college, class, and opportunity09:00 Did America sell families the wrong formula for education?15:00 Degrees, receipts, work ethic, and real-world skills20:00 Trade schools, stigma, debt, and the American Dream22:00 Are graduate jobs losing value?25:00 Student loans, access, and the cost of opportunity30:00 Experience versus credentials in Corporate America36:00 Why college alone does not guarantee readiness42:00 AI, entry-level jobs, and the future of work50:00 Final thoughts on education, success, and choice56:00 Closing and BEP Live call to action🔗 ResourcesLinks and resources mentioned in this episode:🔔 Listen and SubscribeListen to this episode and subscribe for future updatessubscribe to A Black Executive Perspective podcast onYouTube PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsAmazon MusicOther platforms or by searching "TonyTidbit"if you like what we're doing and would like to support us, here's some ways you can help us continue the uncomfortable conversations that drive changesubscribe to our newslettergive us up to a 5 star review on Apple Podcastsshare an episode with a friend, family member or colleague🗣️ Follow @ablackexecfollow us across social media @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTokWhatsApp⭐️ Follow @TonyTidbitfollow Tony across social media @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebookThis episode was produced by TonyTidbit ™ . Copyright © 2024 A BLACK EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced without prior written permission. For permissions, email [email protected] .