KH2GO Webinar

May 24, 2011

The PastMost Americans did not need a college degree.

1970sInformation economy + technology needs change everything.

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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