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Goal 2025 Partnership Presentation. 2012. The Past. M ost Americans did not need a college degree. 1970s. Information economy + technology needs change everything. . What Does It Mean?. What does it mean?.
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Goal 2025 Partnership Presentation 2012
The Past Most Americans did not need a college degree.
1970s Information economy + technology needs change everything. .
What does it mean? • Dropouts and those with only a high school education are on course toward poverty.
Critical Connection College Success = Economic Prosperity
South Korea College Success = Economic Prosperity • 63%
America College success has stalled • 40%
The Answer: Increase the proportion of Americans with high-quality degrees and credentials to 60% by 2025
2018 3 Million Degree shortfall 63% • of all jobs will require postsecondary training or degrees
From 28% - 59% Growth in the share of jobs requiring postsecondary education from 1973–2008 in the Share of Jobs Requiring Postsecondary Education from 1973-2008 • 59% • 28% • 1973 • 2008
Great Recession The unemployment rate for college grads is half the national average. 9%-10% National Average Unemployment 5% Four-Year Degree Holder
Nearly 2X Earning Power Wages Earned is Nearly Double for Four-Year Degree Holders $30,000 High School or Less $58,000 Four-Year Degree Holder
Adopt & Promote • Join • Share • Ask • 4. tdetrich@luminafoundation.org
Resources http://www.luminafoundation.org/goal_2025/adoption_resources.html