Preparing Students for College and Career Sucess: New Research on Increasing Enrollment, Quality Coaching, and Aligning the Talent Pipeline for Employer Needs
Chris Lowery
Commissioner
Indiana Commission for Higher Education
Melissa Leavitt
VP of Quality Coaching
Strada Education Foundation
Kevin Keller
CEO
CFP Board
Commissioner Chris Lowery shares key data from Heart+Mind research around the barriers to college enrollment in the state of Indiana, and how they plan to use those insights to shape new programs and communications campaigns to boost enrollment.
Melissa Leavitt talks about the value of coaching students as early as middle school to help them see a future path in training and education beyond high school, and eventually connect with a productive and satisfying career.
Kevin Keller shares the employer side of the story, citing examples of how his organization, CFP Board, proactively works with colleges to raise awareness of financial planning careers and recruit young professionals.