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Even in taxpayer-funded education systems, the majority of people will not earn a degree. Part of that is because many people enter the workforce straight out of high school. If you work 8-hour shifts at a McDonalds or at a factory, when are you supposed to go to class?

That's why this type of program is needed. Google is not claiming that this is supposed to replace university. It is only business-news-lite websites like Inc and Fast Company that need to sensationalize every headline.