At WSJ's CFO Network Meeting, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos suggested that some high-schoolers explore different options before committing to a four-year college and taking on student loans. WASHINGTON—Education Secretary Betsy DeVos told a gathering of finance executives that more students should have access to career pathways other than a bachelor’s degree and that more companies should be willing to hire people with alternative credentials. “For students going forward, giving a lot more information about what they’re buying is of critical importance,” Mrs. DeVos said. “I think there are too many young people starting a traditional college degree without any idea about what they want to pursue.”...

Source: Wall Street Journal June 11, 2019 19:57 UTC