I have had the idea lately that liberal arts universities should be replaced with a year or two of critical thinking, logic, and emotional intelligence training.<p>These are the skills necessary to enter the &quot;modern&quot; economy outside of STEM and trades, where the most valuable skills are thinking and emotional intelligence (relationship development and management).<p>Link up with progressive employers who recognize the value of this training and are willing to take on young graduates and unleash them on their own internal domain knowledge for a couple of years.