After three decades of transformational leadership, Freeman Hrabowski is stepping down as president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County at the end of the 2021-2022 academic year.

During his tenure at UMBC, Hrabowski successfully challenged the narrative that only wealthy institutions could create educational excellence. He talks about his life's work and what lies ahead on this special podcast. 

The original Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training funding brought colleges and businesses together to solve key workforce needs. The program resulted in large-scale, systemic reforms still felt today.

As the pandemic continues to disrupt industries and create a demand for professional reskilling, Congress is taking another look at the TAACCCT program to address a new set of challenges.