Robert Reich is enthused about the possibilities of a "post manufacturing economy."

But college is not for everyone. According to the National Assessment of Adult Literacy Survey, 14% of the respondents had "below basic" prose literacy. This represents 30 million Americans who possess "no more than the most simple and concrete literacy skills." 

They need jobs too. Pell grants and subsidized student loans are going to provide diminishing returns, at best. 

The challenge I'd really like addressed is how to create an economy where you don't have to go to college to afford your own apartment.