Tennessee is working to increase the number of people enrolled in college and career training programs, which the state believes will be necessary for securing good jobs in the future. There is still a lot more work to be done.
Tennessee ranks 46th among states in terms of the percentage of working-age adults who hold degrees or post-high school career credentials.
The Lumina Foundation, which tracks states’ progress in higher education, estimates that 75% of adults will need degrees or credentials by 2040…