Decades of research shows job training programs don't work at scale because of lack of *supply* of appropriate good jobs. There are always nice learned-to-code stories (I'm one: started coding as a kid and it literally saved my life) but those don't scale.https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/12/us/mined-minds-west-virginia-coding.html …
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I've seen "teach-them-code" efforts run by grifters. I've seen them them run by very well meaning people. I think there is some value in coding bootcamps, especially already well-positioned people to switch careers. It just isn't and won't ever be a way out of poverty at scale.
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Meanwhile, I'm about to visit a family now homeless after the dad had an accident at work requiring surgery and time off work. That's it. Family tumbled into homelessness. Living wages plus healthcare, not false hope, is what this country needs. Look for the gofundme soon, sigh.
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Oh the lack of healthcare in this country! One work injury to the dad, and this family fell into homelessness. Living out of their van. The kids are so tired at school.
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Also, if Dany was going to lose her mind, she could have *flown* directly to Red Keep. Can’t believe dragons flying around burning stuff became a timefiller. I recommend helping this family not live in a van anymore to help stop thinking about plot holes.https://www.gofundme.com/1mwcyeidhc
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I completely agree with your assessment. There was a similar problem in Florida when the manned space flight program was cancelled. There were literally thousands of highly-trained engineers with nowhere to go. The area reverted to its working-class origins...
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and was economically depressed for decades because the locals kept up the hope for the return of their heydays, but they never came. Florida did recover, but not due to the space programs.
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We know that in most cases, large groups of people can create their own value without much if any outside help. What do you think becomes the main blocker to scalable growth? It seems like it must be something local, not global, but I honestly don't know.
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