If you do the high level math, it's exactly as Kathleen indicates, Capitalism will satisfy itself regardless. Look at the tax base that is being spent on educating the work force and then critically examine the success rate of that system. David asked why business and industry has maintained a low profile in sponsoring workplace education programs. I think they sensibly expect that the work force should come to them already prepared to accomplish the jobs. I agree with what you said, with one exception.
Capitalism is inexorably rational and inevitably cruel.
Let me explain what I meant by dead end jobs. In addition, they have dressed many us throughout the country. Many of them are in their 50s and 60s. They know that underemployment is connected with under-education.