About the Show
Talking About Talent is a videocast hosted by Dr. DeRionne Pollard featuring conversations about community colleges and the national talent pipeline. Thought leaders, practitioners, and government officials explore some of higher education’s most pressing questions, from expanding economic mobility and strengthening the workforce to higher education’s role in the public good, civic education, and building resilient communities.
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About this Episode
Dr. DeRionne Pollard interviews US Under Secretary of Education Nicholas Kent about a range of topics impacting higher education and community colleges in particular. Their conversation touches on affordability, workforce training, accountability, Pell grants, and apprenticeships, and more. The role of community colleges in workforce infrastructure and civic engagement are also discussed in this deep dive into the value of the nation’s more than 1,000 community colleges.