Twenty-six U.S. communities stand out for their efforts to ensure that residents of all backgrounds receive education and training after high school. Find out how business, civic, and education leaders are working to prepare people for informed citizenship and success in a global economy.
The Talent Hub designation, which Lumina Foundation awards with support from The Kresge Foundation, indicates that a community has shown the capacity and capability to significantly increase the numbers of residents with college degrees, certificates, or other credentials beyond a high school diploma.
“In cities, much like America itself, talent defines what a city is and where it’s going.”
– Jamie Merisotis, ‘America Needs Talent’ author
The first step toward earning a Talent Hub designation is a community assessment.
Communities in Indiana, Florida, and Ohio join 22 U.S. Talent Hubs (Jan. 22, 2020)
Lumina Foundation Announces Seven New Talent Hub Communities (May 30, 2018)
Lumina and Kresge Designate 17 Cities as Talent Hubs (Sept. 23, 2017)