The Indicator from Planet Money · June 15, 2026 · 8m

Community colleges are kind of underrated

This episode of The Indicator explores why community colleges are an underappreciated resource for career changers. It discusses the rise of community colleges as a 'hack' for pivoting professionally, highlighting their role as a gateway to economic mobility. The episode unpacks what listeners should know about these institutions.

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Highlights

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Community colleges as a career-change hack

Community colleges have become an increasingly popular strategy for individuals looking to switch careers.

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Gateway to economic mobility

Community colleges are positioned as a critical pathway to upward economic mobility.

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