Lumina Foundation To Announce Designation Of 17 Talent Hubs

WHAT: 

Lumina Foundation will announce the designation of 17 communities across the country as Talent Hubs. These communities earned this designation by creating and offering multiple pathways to attract, retain, and cultivate talent, particularly among underserved populations—first-generation college students, low-income students, and students of color. Organizations within these Talent Hub communities will receive $350,000 in grants across three and a half years to support initiatives that increase postsecondary attainment. 

Lumina Foundation will hold an embargoed media briefing conference call prior to the release to discuss the designation and highlight various efforts to increase postsecondary education at these 17 sites, as well as answer any questions reporters might have about the release.

WHO:

Jamie Merisotis, president and CEO, Lumina Foundation

Danette Howard, senior vice president and chief strategy officer, Lumina Foundation

WHEN: 

Media Briefing—September 21, 2017, 3 p.m. EDT             

Official Release—September 25, 2017, 12 a.m. EDT

DIAL IN:

Participants, US/CAN Toll Free: (888) 428-9473

Conference ID: available upon request

NOTE: 

All information shared on the call will be embargoed until 12:01 a.m. EDT on September 25, 2017. Call participants will receive press materials prior to the call and additional information by request.

TO RSVP:

 Please contact Lisa Matthews at [email protected], 202-706-7477 or Alex McClung [email protected] 202-706-7412. For press inquiries, please contact Lucia Anderson Weathers at [email protected].