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Big tech CEOs say college not essential, offer in-house training as alternative
Some big tech chief executives are urging young people to consider paths other than college, Axios reported on Aug. 15. The CEOs challenge the idea that a four-year degree is essential and offer their own alternative programmes. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said college is not for learning. Palantir runs a four-month fellowship that can lead to full-time jobs, while investor Peter Thiel funds youth projects through the Thiel Fellowship.
