The Importance of Post-High School Education
The recent recession was hardest for those with the least amount of education. That’s why Jamie Merisotis, CEO of Lumina Foundation, believes the key to a lasting recovery is focusing on those who need help the most. More »
College Graduates Lead National Job Growth Recovery, New Georgetown Study Finds
The job recovery that began in early 2010 has added 3.4 million jobs so far. Virtually all of those jobs required some form of postsecondary education. New data from the Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce confirms the best protection in an economic storm is a high-quality college degree, certificate or other credential. More »
The numbers prove that higher education opens up the highest-paying jobs
New Georgetown University research shows that going to college and earning at least a two-year degree generates a sizable economic return. Read Lumina President Jamie Merisotis’ blog in the Huffington Post »
