<p>All of the above will lead to a job. But is your goal to get an entry level job and stay there indefinitely or to prepare yourself for a lifelong career? If it’s the latter, you’ll want to move up the leadership chain. That requires a broad range of knowledge and skills and the intellectual range to view issues from multiple perspectives. Technical training is great for teaching students how to do things. Knowing how to assess what things are appropriate, warranted, ethical, and wise for the long run, are things that the liberal arts help to develop. A liberal arts undergrad degree combined with subsequent technical training is a great recipe for success.</p>
<p>If the only tool in your belt is a hammer, all the world’s problems tend to look like nails. One-tool technicians can get stuck in career ruts without the flexibility to change directions.</p>