Anchored by the Classic Learning Test
Anchored is published by the Classic Learning Test. Hosted by CLT leadership, including our CEO Jeremy Tate, Anchored features conversations with leading thinkers on issues at the intersection of education and culture. New discussions are released every Thursday. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.
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The New College of Saint Joseph the Worker
On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Jacob Imam, founder of the College of St. Joseph the Worker. Jacob shares his concerns about the lack of students learning practical skills in schools. He explains the importance of manual labor in early Christianity and the modern world, stating that human labor cannot be replaced by something artificial. He shares the vision of the College of St. Joseph and the programs it offers, stating that his goal is to teach students the most stable and lucrative trades to graduate net-positive.