The difference between a 'professional' and a 'technical' or trades person is that a professional had a braoder, transportable understanding of the theories and philosophies at work in our world generally and how they affect specific activities like work, family and community. It requires the kind of 'liberal' education that makes him a more well rounded person. And any employer worth his salt will recognize the value of this breadth and depth of education, understanding, and commitment. The first skill may be valuable today, but is not necessarily transferable. The second is a life-long skill that stand a person in good stead no matter where they go, no matter what they do.
Students are often satisfied to 'get through' a course.
We are guide them. Let's make sure we don't allow them to settle for the lowest common denominator.