In response to this: "An adult flipping burgers at a fast food joint does not have the financial or social infrastructure available to be able to better their condition through more education."

That is incorrect imo. Lack of money means that some resources are unavailable. (like college) It also means that some professions that require college educations aren't immediately available. There are lots of trades that don't require college. There are lots of career paths that don't require college too. Some professions (like mine) prefer college graduates but will hire you if you are talented. If you want to succeed bad enough, you will find a way, if a way isn't currently available, you will make one.