I don't usually read the news but this caught my eye today. McDonalds will now be able to award nationally recognised diplomas equivalent to A-level(the highest level high school qualification) to employees who complete their training course in Britain. What do you think about this? http://uk.news.yahoo.com/rtrs/20080128/tuk-uk-britain-welfare-fa6b408_3.html
Well. I'm not sure where I stand on this. At first, I had a knee-jerk fucking McDonalds type of reaction but I've been thinking about it as the day has worn on and I suppose it could be good. I mean, a lot of people who start working at McDonalds are a little less educated than others and I suppose the opportunity of getting a nationally recognised qual. is a good one for them. I still have a gnawing doubt in the back of my mind that somehow big business is buying this right and lessening the value of the education system, which I admit already isn't perfect.
I guess it does give more people the option of getting their A-levels and potentially do better in them than they would in normal college as they can focus on something they are (potentially) better at than some academic subjects.
fast food management is fast food management.. if i read that correctly thats the only certification they will receive.. i personally dont see anything wrong with it.. i mean after all its just a piece of paper saying you are qualified to manage a fast food restaurant.. its not like its a medical degree,and even if it was,nothing beats on the job training IMO..
After 17 years of on the job training,,, I wish I had a degree! I like that I have experience in quite a few handy trades,,, but if I had a degree to go along with my business & industrial experience I could be sitting on my ass telling people what to do... making at least a 100k a year right now.
