Gaining by Degrees - Increasing Rural Education, Career and Community Success

Explore innovative solutions for increasing rural postsecondary attainment and its impact on career and community success in this 1-hour 28-minute conference talk by The Aspen Institute. Discover why rural students face challenges in pursuing higher education despite higher high school graduation rates compared to urban counterparts. Learn from successful rural action innovators who are addressing this gap and influencing policy at local, state, and national levels. Gain insights into strategies for closing the rural-urban divide in post-secondary education and training, which is crucial for accessing middle-class wage jobs in today's economy. Note that the event video begins at 07:38 after a brief audio introduction.