A growing body of evidence points to the ability of high-quality sectoral training programs to offer meaningful economic mobility opportunities especially for low-income individuals of color and their families. At the same time, questions about the value and relevance of a college degree continue to be asked by learners, employers and policymakers. "Alternative" education and training is increasingly mainstream, and high-quality postsecondary education and training doesn't always begin and end with a degree.

What does that mean for the education grantmaking community? It means we have an obligation to expand our understanding of what works for students and explore new pathways into economic and social mobility for learners from historically and economically marginalized communities.

This webinar engages a panel of national experts, including leaders of best-in-class nonprofit workforce training organizations and an experienced researcher, to discuss the continued growth and impact of short-term sectoral training programs, and what this growth means for 'traditional' higher education. This is a conversation that deserves more attention from postsecondary education leaders and funders, especially those concerned with lifelong learning, seamless pathways and equitable economic futures.

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