In this episode, we explore all things gap year-related with Ethan Knight, the Gap Year Association executive director, the only national non-profit organization dedicated to furthering the gap year movement. A gap year, dedicating some time for career exploration and work between high school and college, has grown in popularity in recent years. However, there are still many misconceptions about what a gap year is and who may benefit from taking one. Knight provides thorough, informative insights on who should take a gap year, what a successful gap year involves, common parent concerns, the importance of experiential learning, COVID's impact on gap years, and more.

The Navigating Your Child's Education podcast will take a break for the summer. Season two kicks off on August 4, 2021.

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Americorps

World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF)

HelpX

Ethan Knight's TedXTalk**

The Growing Demand for Trade Workers

Considering a Gap Year -- from Harvard University

covidgapyears.com

Worthington Christian School Affordability Guide

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