Ep. 131: Bipartisan Alignment Around Workforce Training
The topic is a rare area of consensus for policymakers in the states and at the federal level.
Adult students are key to meeting the postsecondary attainment goals in many states and the U.S., given the projected enrollment declines in traditional college-age Americans. Yet adults remain underrepresented in higher education, and they’ve been disproportionately hurt by the pandemic and ensuing recession.
This episode of The Key explores the landscape of current and prospective adult learners, examining why they often struggle to find their way to and through college, the institutional practices and government policies that can hamper them, and possible approaches to eliminating those obstacles. We talk with Su Jin Jez, executive director of California Competes, whose recent report looks at the state’s nearly 7 million adults who could be “prospective graduates,” and provide a national perspective from Lisa Soricone, senior research director at Jobs for the Future.
Hosted by Inside Higher Ed Co-founder and Editor Doug Lederman.
The topic is a rare area of consensus for policymakers in the states and at the federal level.
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A recently launched college bridge program improves college readiness for students enrolled in higher education programs in prison.
Students are more likely to complete a degree program when they form connections to campus; however, building relationships remains difficult for many in college.
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