America’s “college for all” approach has failed students and eroded the workforce needed for reindustrialization and other national priorities.
Chris Griswold, American Compass policy director, joins the podcast to present a different vision, focused on making vocational and trade-based education a core component for high-school graduation. He and Oren discuss what students lose when they aren’t taught physical skills, the benefits and political salience of “vocational education for all,” and why such a program is critical for American renewal.
Further reading:
“Vocational Education for All,” American Compass, by Chris Griswold
