Potential Network Expansion Through SOM/MDS?

Hello,
I've heard that being an alumni of School Of Motion or Motion Design School opens up a significant networking circle in the industry with the potential of snow balling into both quality and quantity of gigs. I'm curious about how true this is.

With various AI agents out there which can help you learn things now, the original goal of these schools to teach has likely taken a hit. So if not that, I would assume the network access would be the next best value proposition wrapped up as learning.

Being very new to the industry, I'm curious to know the thoughts of the seasoned, senior folks here.