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
Supporting Workforce Pell Implementation: A Readiness Academy Open to All States and Territories
EV Workforce Myth-Busting
Charting Future-Ready Pathways: Governors’ Playbook for Strengthening Education and Industry Alignment
Utilizing Data to Evaluate Skills-Based Practices and Non-Degree Credentials: NGA’s Intersectional Policy Lab
Secretary McMahon Meets with Governors
Empowerment Through Adult Literacy: Policy Pathways for Governors
Governors Prioritizing Postsecondary Strategies: Multiple Pathways Highlighted in 2025 State and Territory Addresses
Driving Public Sector Innovation Through Skills-Based Hiring
Data and Non-Degree Credentials Learning Community
New Report: Growing Number of States Drop Degree Requirements
Empowering Progress: Harnessing Skills-Based Strategies to Drive Public Sector Excellence
