Morehouse, Spelman and 10 other institutions will target the donations toward scholarships that create retail pathways for students.

By reformatting existing programs into micro-credentials and certificates, you can market these new programs to employers and bring new learners through your doors.

'Credential-as-you-go' lets students earn short-term certificates and badges to show employers their abilities even before they earn two-year, four-year or graduate degrees.

Bringing disparate groups together through well-structured forums is just one way to build trust on both sides.