I agree 100%. One of our “kids” in special effects knows more about programming than Pixar so-called tech guys. Didn’t study at those fancy art and media schools. One time at the Christmas party, we asked him which school he graduated from and we tossed the same ole digital arts schools.
He said “nope. I learned most of them from Youtube.” Beat the other guy from USC with a 40,000 tuition he still has to pay.
It’s not about just being hired for the first position you take in a company, they want to hire people that they see potential in moving up the ladder.
Thing is, a person has to want to learn rather than just going to school because it’s expected. I mean, some kids go just to get a piece of paper and get a job and take up space from those who want to be there and want to learn and make a sincere effort.