Episode #126 - Why College Is Failing Our Kids — And the Path They’re Not Being Shown | Terry Iverson

Episode #126 - Why College Is Failing Our Kids — And the Path They’re Not Being Shown | Terry Iverson

From The Conscious Man 7 Podcast by Todd Cave

March 21, 2026 · 2h 12m · Season 2 · Episode 126

About this episode

The episode discusses the shortcomings of traditional college education and explores alternative paths to success through apprenticeships and skilled trades.

Is college/university still worth it in 2026? Or are we sending millions of young people down a path of debt, anxiety, and lost purpose? In this episode of The Conscious Man 7 Podcast, Todd Cave speaks with Terry Iverson, a 45-year manufacturing veteran, author, and founder of CHAMPION Now! , a movement helping young people discover debt-free, purpose-driven careers through apprenticeships and skilled trades. With over 46 million Americans carrying student loan debt, Terry argues that the real crisis isn’t a lack of intelligence or ambition, it’s that young people are rarely shown the alternative paths to success that actually match their talents. In this conversation we explore: Why the traditional college/university path is failing many young people The real opportunity behind apprenticeships and skilled trades How hands-on work builds confidence, identity, and purpose The hidden mental health benefits of meaningful work Why parents and mentors must rethink how we guide the next generation What the future of education and careers could look like This episode challenges the cultural belief that success only comes from a university degree, and explores a powerful alternative that…

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