Transcript
KH2GO Webinar
May 24, 2011
The PastMost Americans did not need a college degree.
1970sInformation economy + technology needs change everything.
.
What Does It Mean?
What does it mean?• Dropouts and those with only a high school education are on course
toward poverty.
Critical ConnectionCollege Success = Economic Prosperity
KoreaCollege Success = Economic Prosperity
58%
AmericaCollege success has stalled
40%
The Answer:Increase the proportion of Americans with high-quality degrees and
credentials to 60% by 2025
The Data
2018 63%
of all jobs will require postsecondary training or degrees
3 MillionDegree shortfall
From 28% - 59%Growth in the share of jobs requiring postsecondary education
from 1973–2008in the Share of Jobs Requiring
Postsecondary Education from 1973-2008 59%
28%
20081973
Great RecessionThe unemployment rate for college grads is half the national average.
5%Four-Year Degree Holder
9%-10%National Average
Unemployment
Nearly 2X Earning PowerWages Earned is Nearly Double for Four-Year Degree Holders
$58,000Four-Year Degree Holder
$30,000High School or Less
Current Need
What Can You Do?
Adopt & Promote
1. Join2. Share3. Ask4.
tdetrich@luminafoundation.org
Resources
http://www.luminafoundation.org/goal_2025/adoption.html
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