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This is what Idaho looks like right now

This is what Idaho looks like right now. Idaho’s top 10 “Hot Jobs” require education beyond high school. Lifetime earnings double with bachelor’s degree College-ready students would save Idaho $6.5 million in remediation costs and lost earnings a year. Measuring Up Report.

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This is what Idaho looks like right now

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  1. This is what Idaho looks like right now • Idaho’s top 10 “Hot Jobs” require education beyond high school. • Lifetime earnings double with bachelor’s degree • College-ready students would save Idaho $6.5 million in remediation costs and lost earnings a year.

  2. Measuring Up Report • Based on top-performing states • http://measuringup2008.highereducation.org/

  3. What is it about? 3 Words . . . • Awareness • www.jkaf.org • www.findyourpath.idaho.gov • Action • KnowHow2Go.org • Affordability • Scholarships

  4. What we are expecting

  5. What’s next • Timeline • Next Steps • Get Involved • Communicate with colleges about necessary skills you expect your employees to have. • Sponsor a scholarship, internship, or work-study job • Promote policies and leadership that will result in more Idahoans furthering their education and training • Use your company’s web site and communications efforts to get the message out that High School is Just the Beginning – Go On! • Promote events as they come up. FAFSA DAY – February 20 – Statewide Help get the word out by to students and adults in your area. Sign up at www.jkaf.org and we will send you information.

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