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The Hidden Cost of Re-Entry Training Programs
We dissect the economics of returnship programs, specifically why mid-career professionals often face a skills depreciation trap that traditional re-entry courses fail to solve. Using the example of a former finance director who spent six months in a generic digital literacy course only to find her analytical edge dulled by outdated curricula, we explore the opportunity cost of untargeted training. The episode breaks down how employers can design better upskilling pathways and why candidates should demand specific, role-relevant modules rather than broad soft-skill workshops. We look at data…
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