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EPISODE · Oct 8, 2025 · 24 MIN

Where Have All the Young Men Gone?

from The Blueprint: Guiding Students as They Draw Their Future · host Brilliant Pathways

In this episode, host Manny Tejeda and Kyle Dodson dive into the growing concern of fewer young men enrolling in college and pursuing higher education. We examine the societal pressures, educational barriers, and personal challenges driving this decline, and how these factors shape career opportunities, workforce readiness, and the future economy. Our conversation also explores solutions—emphasizing the role of supportive learning environments, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities that can reignite passion for education and help young men thrive in school, work, and life. Chapters (00:00:00) - The Blueprint: Why Men Are Not Going to College(00:01:26) - Why Are Few Men Choosing College?(00:01:49) - Why Are Men Not Committing to College?(00:03:55) - On Men and Toxic Masculinity(00:07:13) - On college choice for boys(00:10:59) - What Can Schools Do to Increase Male Student Participation in Education?(00:11:55) - The Need for a More Connective Education(00:16:36) - Passion in the Military(00:21:56) - The Opportunity Gap for Young Men(00:23:42) - Crisis with Males on The Blueprint

In this episode, host Manny Tejeda and Kyle Dodson dive into the growing concern of fewer young men enrolling in college and pursuing higher education. We examine the societal pressures, educational barriers, and personal challenges driving this decline, and how these factors shape career opportunities, workforce readiness, and the future economy. Our conversation also explores solutions—emphasizing the role of supportive learning environments, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities that can reignite passion for education and help young men thrive in school, work, and life.

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