Ep. 21 - Alternative Career Roadmaps (Part 1 of 2) // Hannah Maruyama

 Christy-Faith interviews Hannah Maruyama of Degree Free, who helps young adults find career roadmaps without needing college degrees. They discuss the flaws of the academic industrial complex and the misconception that college degrees are necessary for success. They also touch on the pressure homeschooling parents face to prepare their children for college and the importance of considering alternative paths. Hannah shares her own homeschooling experience and emphasizes the need to challenge societal norms and make strategic choices for our children's futures.   Takeaways: Colleges and universities often fail to teach critical thinking skills, as evidenced by the high failure rate of a test designed to assess these skills.The academic industrial complex is a system that profits from student debt and often fails to provide value in terms of job training and critical thinking education.Parents should consider alternative paths to college for their children, as college degrees are not always necessary for success and can lead to significant debt burdens.Homeschooling parents may feel pressure to prepare their children for college, but it is important to challenge societal norms and consider alternative career roadmaps.Strategic choices and individualized career plans can lead to fulfilling and successful futures without the need for a traditional college education.About today’s guest: Hannah Maruyama and her husband Ryan build custom career roadmaps to help 16-20 year olds get great jobs without needing colleges degrees. They also run Degree Free, a top U.S. Careers podcast! Find Hannah at: https://degreefree.co/launch  ******************************************* LINKS & RESOURCES  Build A Homeschool That Does Right By Your Kids: https://christy-faith.com/pages/thrive Use my Homeschool Success Framework: https://christy-faith.com/pages/thrive#r-1681759143216 It’s time to defeat homeschool doubt and second-guessing forever. Find homeschool-friendly service providers (like doctors, educators, and more): https://www.christy-faiths-list.com Take my FREE 5-Minute Homeschool Style Finder: https://christy-faith.com/pages/christy-faiths-5-minute-homeschool-style-finder Pick up your copy of Christy-Faith’s latest book! Homeschool Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting Out of the School System https://christy-faith.com/pages/homeschool-rising-book Links & Free: https://christy-faith.com/pages/links Work with Christy-Faith: https://christy-faith.com/pages/contact ******************************************* SHOW SPONSORS CTC Math - Get 50% off my favorite online math curriculum https://ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school Thrive Homeschool Community - Create a homeschool that’s better than any public or private school option https://christy-faith.com/pages/thrive ******************************************* CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:49 The Flaws of the Academic Industrial Complex 07:19 The Pressure on Homeschooling Parents to Prepare for College 14:21 Challenging the Notion of College as a Path to Success 26:42 Strategic Choices for a Fulfilling Future ******************************************* FIND CHRISTY-FAITH HERE TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christy_faith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christy_faith_homeschool YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@christy-faith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ChristyFaithHomeschooling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristyFaithHomeschool Threads: https://www.threads.net/@christy_faith_homeschool X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Christy_Faith_1