Postsecondary Innovation
We aim to make the postsecondary sector a more vital engine of economic opportunity for every young person.
ABOUT
Education is one of the most powerful levers for economic mobility, yet for too many young people, the pathways from high school to college, and ultimately to the workforce, remain fragmented.
To address this, we are dedicated to creating smoother, more integrated transitions—pathways that bridge the gap between K-12 education, postsecondary institutions, and meaningful career opportunities.
Together, with educators, higher education institutions, employers, and communities, we can build a future where every student has the chance to realize their full potential.
Innovating Postsecondary Access and Opportunity
We are reimagining the postsecondary sector as a catalyst for economic opportunity, ensuring every young person can succeed without the burden of barriers like uncompleted degrees or overwhelming debt. Our vision is a future where education unlocks generational wealth and fuels shared prosperity.
Key Initiatives
Carnegie
Classifications
The Carnegie Foundation and the American Council on Education (ACE) will introduce significant changes to the Carnegie Classifications. These include a full reconsideration of the “basic” Classifications and the introduction of a new Classification designed to catalyze the postsecondary sector to become a more vital engine of economic mobility.
The Carnegie Postsecondary Commission identifies the most powerful levers to propel millions more low-income, underrepresented, and first-generation students through postsecondary education into purposeful careers. The Commission amplifies the highest leverage methods: scalable, affordable, career-aligned postsecondary models; technology-powered teaching and learning modalities; pathways that disrupt the Carnegie unit and blur borders between secondary, postsecondary and work; and essential public policy ideas to accelerate progress.
Key Initiatives
Carnegie Postsecondary Commission
KEY PROGRAMS
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
A collaboration between African Leadership University, College Track, and the Carnegie Foundation, the Global Leadership Program develops rigorous, affordable, and experiential learning models that fast-track students from Africa into high-opportunity careers. By providing mentorship from industry experts, engaging lectures and workshops, valuable networking opportunities, and collaborative group projects, the program equips participants with the essential skills, knowledge, and experience needed to lead effectively in an increasingly complex world.
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