The U.S. secretary of education spoke at the ASU+GSV Summit in California about the rapid changes the Trump administration is making to the agency.
Following a slew of cuts earlier this year, the institution is now looking to make investments in programs and career pathways.
While some students have started the process to transfer to colleges outside of the state, others are mulling leaving once they graduate, the report said.
The program, part of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s broader push to establish high-paying career paths, also seeks to reduce employer reliance on four-year college degrees when hiring.