What would it take to ensure college pays off for everyone? Higher education remains a strong investment, but its economic return is not shared equally, leaving too many Californians struggling to translate their degrees into economic mobility and regional economies without the talent they need to thrive.
Join our webinar on March 31 at 11:00 a.m. PT to explore key findings and recommendations from our Degrees of Value series, published in partnership with College Futures Foundation and Strada Education Foundation. Together, we’ll explore new research on how college return on investment (ROI) varies by region, as well as the brief it builds on, which examines differences by race/ethnicity and sex.
Then, learn how ROI data can inform policy, practice, and decision-making from a panel of leaders in the field:
- Dr. Keith Curry – President/CEO, Compton College
- Joshua Jackson – College and Career Advising Specialist, Crenshaw High School (Los Angeles Unified School District); and Compton College alumnus
- Dr. Ashish Vaidya – President/CEO, Growing Inland Achievement
- Dr. Su Jin Jez – CEO, California Competes: Higher Education for a Strong Economy
- Amanda DeLaRosa – Director of Program and Strategy, College Futures Foundation (Moderator)
You’ll gain a clearer understanding of where the system supports learners and where structural barriers leave them behind, along with actionable insights on strengthening college-to-career pathways that support equitable opportunity and shared prosperity.
This webinar is part of a broader body of work examining college’s payoffs and how diverse learners experience its value. Stay tuned for forthcoming research from California Competes where we follow up with adults who stopped out of college and later returned to complete their credentials to learn how their degrees have shaped their lives.
