Gavra, I did see a PR video for it. I don’t think it’s an alternative to kollel, I think it’s a program for high school boys who have trouble in a classroom setting. Unless there’s a different program you’re aware of. DaMoshe – any input?
And FTR, I don’t think I’ve ever said anyone should “just hold out for a shver who will support for 5-10 years”.
Also, it seems to me (I could be wrong) that YYBK was coming from the perspective of a prospective shver, not kollel yungerman.