The Conscious Man 7 Podcast Episode #126 - Why College Is Failing Our Kids — And the Path They’re Not Being Shown | Terry Iverson
Mar 21, 2026
02:12:12
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:
If you’re a parent, mentor, educator, or young person searching for direction, this conversation may completely change how you see success.
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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
If you’re a parent, mentor, educator, or young person searching for direction, this conversation may completely change how you see success.
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🌐 Connect with Terry via any of the links below:
Website - http://www.championnow.org/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/championnoworg
Twitter/X - https://x.com/championnow
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-iverson-278b259/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_championnow_/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@championnow4532
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