which analyst is mentioned?
Chad Aldeman
who is an apprentice?
Travis Strawderman
where?
Plumbers and Steamfitters Union in the state of Maryland
how much does he pay?
nothing
why do they leave school?
because they are bored
who says this?
Robert Lerman
who is he?
an Economics professor
what does the apprentice teach?
technical skills
for how long?
five years
what is the monetary benefit?
making money while they learn
what is the focus in the US?
pushing students to attend university
Does Chad agree with Strawderman?
no
how does he feel about a degree?
he calls it an insurance policy against unemployment and against low wages
what about of just high school?
wages are going to drop over your lifetime
what has travis achieved?
he paid off all his debts
does he feel responsible?
yes
are students of high school bored?
yes
was it the same for Travis?
yes
what would they like to do?
something besides sitting in a classroom
is everyone successful in university?
no