Next generation of software engineers need training, not retraining

http://www.cio.com/article/3122964/careers-staffing/next-generation-of-software-engineers-need-training-not-retraining.html

by kbredemeier • 10 years ago

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dalke• 10 years ago

Am I missing something really obvious?

The essay promotes boot camps, which is something I'm hesitant about because the type of programming I do took far more than a dozen weeks to learn. But sure, I'll accept they are useful.

But the funding model seems to be that people pay for their own training, either directly or through financial aid. That puts a lot of risk on the person.

Why aren't companies paying for the continued training of their employees? Then they can spread the risk over many people.

Or is it one of those situations where it's cheaper to hire people that another company has invested time and money to train, rather than do it oneself?

If so, isn't this an example of a case where it makes sense to raise taxes (esp. corporate taxes) to provide free or subsidized education?

flukus• 10 years ago

Or is it one of those situations where it's cheaper to hire people that another company has invested time and money to train, rather than do it oneself?

I've always like the quote:

P1: What if we train them and they leave?

P2: What if we don't and they stay?

Next generation of software engineers need training, not retraining

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