If it is said to be a failure it may not be entirely true, but everyone should hone their skills to make it easier for them to adapt. If education is good and the skills they have are sufficient, it will be much easier for everyone to get a job and I think both are very important. But if the question is categorized in general, then we need to first examine what kind of job sector we provide so that skill qualifications and diplomas can be a suitable reflection for people to work.
I know that almost most people might choose skills over school in giving jobs to others, because sometimes the skills that people have are not affiliated with schools. This depends on the needs of the job and if skills are prioritized, then there is nothing wrong with it, but it is much better when both are fulfilled in people.
I think it depends on each region if it is, depending on whether it is in a rural area far from the city the expertise and skills may be needed in that place to meet its needs, but if born in an urban area, education is prioritized because there will be many industries and companies that need highly educated people, especially those with schools that master computers and general and current insights. However, everything needs to be adjusted in this case because each place will have different needs.