Kristen Bennett

Chelsea Waite studies education policy and advocates for evolving education systems. Megan Drummond focuses on enriching career and technical education for high schoolers. Kristen Bennett promotes paid service years as an alternative path. Together, they explore the rising skepticism towards traditional college routes, emphasizing diverse definitions of success. The discussion highlights valuable alternatives like trade schools and service opportunities, urging listeners to rethink educational priorities in a rapidly changing job market.

Chelsea Waite, an education policy expert, joins Kristen Bennett, executive director of Service Year Alliance, and Megan Drummond, assistant director at Northland Career Center, to discuss the shifting perspectives on higher education. They explore the growing acceptance of vocational training and trade schools as viable alternatives to college. The conversation highlights the importance of hands-on experiences and the benefits of service years, addressing the need for inclusive pathways that empower students to define their own success.