
Postsecondary Education
Postsecondary education is more important to states than ever before. Within the next decade, nearly two-thirds of the jobs in the U.S. will require some form of college credential. To meet that demand, states must lead efforts to graduate more students from high-quality certificate and degree programs with the resources available.
The NGA Center’s Postsecondary team supports the development and implementation of strategies that activate state policy levers and leverage state resources for educational attainment and career development after high school. This includes short-term/industry credentials, apprenticeship pathways, degree completion efforts, skills-based training, and modernizing state data systems to meet the needs of evolving industry sectors. The team works to create and execute state-focused, high-quality technical assistance and peer learning opportunities to support Governors’ offices in maximizing the impact and effectiveness of their current postsecondary systems while exploring opportunities for innovation.
Meet the team
- Amanda Winters, Program Director
- Portia Pratt, Senior Policy Analyst
- Abigail Rhim, Policy Analyst
NGA Resources

Building an Adult-Friendly Postsecondary Policy Framework

K-12 to Postsecondary Transitions During COVID-19: Opportunities for Governors and States
Reopening Institutions of Higher Education
Supporting K12 and Postsecondary Virtual Learning Environments

Addressing College Students’ Basic Needs: Housing and Food Insecurity
Letter to U.S. Department of Education Regarding Education Stabilization Fund
Postsecondary Strategies for COVID-19
Pertinent Higher Education Provisions in the CARES Act
Dual Credit in the Time of COVID-19

Education Topic Papers a Governor’s Dual Enrollment Framework for Success
NGA Selects 6 States to Upskill Adult Learners through the Educate for Opportunity Project
