If the system was honest, everyone would be taught at least the basics about law, medicine and finance, but you dont, you get taught enough to be a slave.
Seriously, all of those who goofed off in home ec and math complaining years later that they don't know how to cook or balance a checkbook.
The immediate resources were often subpar I will admit but don't say you weren't taught.
Its easy to start. Just pick up some textbooks.