Chris Christie in EduWatch 2015

On Education: Focus on college readiness; expand use of apprenticeships

• College readiness: "Focusing specifically on students from low-income families, college readiness programs can enroll these students in transitional courses before they graduate high school to better prepare them for college."
• Apprenticeships: "We should expand the use of apprenticeships, and make them more attractive for young people and employers. Learning on the job is still learning, and for many professions it's the most valuable experience there is. We should provide tax incentives to cover the cost of apprentice wages and program costs. Students in every state should also have the option to get some sort of on-the-job training before finishing high school."
• Alternatives to traditional four-year college degrees: "America should strive to give students lots of different ways to learn, and shouldn't fear alternatives to traditional four-year public universities."