Ready to Work: Reviving Vocational Ed

Ready to Work: Reviving Vocational Ed

What We’re Learning

Emily Hanford

Vocational education was once a staple of American schooling, preparing some kids for blue-collar futures while others were put on a path to college. Today the new mantra is “college for all.” But not everyone wants to go to college, and more than half of jobs don’t require a bachelor’s degree. Many experts say it’s time to bring back career and technical education. This American RadioWorks documentary explores how vocational education is being reimagined. 

View the full article and listen to the Podcast on the American RadioWorks website.

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