Video | Sponsor Webinar: How Well Are States Connecting College Students to Jobs

Learn about Strada Education Foundation’s 2026 State Opportunity Index, which uses a research-based framework to demonstrate how effectively all 50 states and Washington, D.C., connect postsecondary education to jobs.

The database, now in its third year, advances the conversation on how states can improve post-college opportunities for learners by centering on five research-backed areas that drive better results for learners and employers: Clear Outcomes, Quality Coaching, Affordability, Work-Based Learning, and Employer Alignment.

So how do all of these things work together to better ensure success for college graduates?

Watch the webinar recording to understand the information available in the State Opportunity Index and the potential story ideas the data can support. Get information at the national and individual state levels, useful background information, and other tips to advance higher education topics in your reporting.

The sponsor webinar was presented by Strada Education Foundation.