For Georgia to remain competitive on the global stage, state leaders will need to invest in systems reform to motivate all Georgians – not just traditional college-going students – to earn post-secondary credentials. State leaders should use existing system assets to build a statewide post-secondary and workforce strategy that provides a pathway for all Georgians, but especially nontraditional students, adult learners, disengaged youth, and low-income residents, to fully participate in the state’s economic prosperity.
Build Momentum
Expanding access to accelerated learning options so that more students can earn post-secondary credits or credentials while enrolled in high school.
Remove Barriers
Funding a proactive advising model that enables students to pursue post-secondary options aligning with their career interests.
Creation of a comprehensive statewide need-based financial aid program that makes post-secondary options more accessible for youth and working adults.
Market Opportunity
Expanding and deepening incentives for working adults to earn short-term postsecondary credentials aligned with high-demand occupations.
Encouraging business and industry leaders to co-develop career pathways programming with K-12 and higher education partners and expand access to work-based learning opportunities in high-demand career areas.
All Georgians
High Schoolers and Recent Graduates (16-24)
Adult Learners (25-64)
National Organizations and Initiatives
Project on Student Debt (The Institute for College Access and Success)
Georgia Organizations and Initiatives
Georgia Budget and Policy Institute
Georgia Department of Education
Georgia Student Finance Commission
Technical College System of Georgia
University System of Georgia