Training the Whole Worker with Dr. Jacob Imam
About this episode
Dr. Jacob Imam discusses the shortcomings of traditional college education and the innovative approach of The College of St. Joseph the Worker.
The traditional four-year college degree is dramatically falling out of favor with parents and would-be students. One clear problem is that today's educational offerings don't help students build the skills they really need, both for the jobs of the future and for a meaningful life after graduation. Dr. Jacob Imam, president of The College of St. Joseph the Worker, joins Oren and policy director Chris Griswold to describe what makes his college so different: a classroom experience matched wi...
People in this episode
Hosts: Oren, Chris Griswold
Guest: Dr. Jacob Imam
Topics covered
- education
- workforce development
- college alternatives
- skills training
- future jobs
Keywords
- college education
- skills development
- job readiness
- higher education
- student needs
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The College of St. Joseph the Worker
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