Education can better serve its purpose if we shift away from an overemphasis on degree attainment to a focus on individualized growth and lifelong learning. Skills are becoming obsolete more quickly and on-the-job upskilling and reskilling of the existing workforce are needed by companies to attract talent.

Stand Together philanthropic community partners are driving innovations in postsecondary education to help people discover what they are good at and give them opportunities to develop and apply those skills. Partners include innovative training providers, hybrid colleges, and other social change entrepreneurs that help learners unlock their potential to foster career growth. For companies, we aim – through our partners – to help modernize your talent practices, make gains in how you recruit, and hire and grow talent.