The Confidence Gap

Dr. Courtney Brown, Vice President of Impact and Planning at Lumina Foundation, explores the changing value of postsecondary education and Lumina's new national Credentials of Value goal. She discusses higher education attainment trends, public confidence in college, workforce readiness, the impact of AI, talent retention in the Midwest, and the importance of aligning credentials with meaningful economic outcomes. The session concludes with a discussion on affordability, employer partnerships, workforce alignment, and strategies to prepare learners for a rapidly evolving economy.