Honestly, Toni, you seem like more of a bully in your very passive aggressive way of communicating. People here really do try to steer students in the right direction, which is why so many do encourage the "top 3" schools. I originally went to a school that was more "affordable" at the time and it only ended up costing me MORE because I wasn't well-trained. I'm now attending M-Tec and I can't even begin to tell you how much better the education is.
I think your idea of a staffing school may be okay if the new MT wants to work for that particular company and IF the company truly does offer a job at the end. By the way, as an aside, did you know that M-TEC has a 98-100% job placement rate right out of school? So yes, the national companies absolutely DO hire M-TEC grads!
I also think that community college programs can be great for students who may be seeking jobs within their community... as there often will be job placement help within the community.
But if students wish to work from HOME for a national company right after graduating from MT school, then really the best option for them would be one of the "Top 3!"
This is all MY opinion, of course. I don't mind if people disagree with me. I do mind the passive-aggressive nature of some of your posts, though. It is rather transparent.