Philadelphia is home to more than 200,000 people who started college or postsecondary education, but did not get degrees. Who are they? And what would it take to get them back in school?

In this interview, Sara Goldrick-Rab of the Hope Center for College, Community and Justice identifies some of the challenges these students face—and the supports that can help them complete their education. 

Illustration: Dave Cutler

When people talk about higher education, they often limit their discussion to four-year institutions and traditional 18- to 22-year-old college students. But that focus ignores a large part of the story: the expansive and crucial role played by community colleges, especially in educating today's adult learners. 

Several community-college leaders explore the specific challenges facing these institutions, how they can evolve to best serve the needs of students and their communities, and the ideal characteristics of those at the helm. 

Even before the coronavirus pandemic, there was a shortage of cybersecurity workers. That need has grown exponentially with the rise in remote work and an increase in cyber attacks. 

Mark Ouellette of the Cybersecurity Youth Apprenticeship Initiative talks about a unique learn-and-earn program that exposes young adults to opportunities and careers in the cybersecurity workforce.