Dr. Steve Dolinger President Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education Dunwoody Chamber of Commerce August 20, 2013
Georgia Needs: The Economic Development Pipeline 250,000 new graduates by % of jobs in 2020 will require some higher education 42% of Georgian’s currently have a post- secondary degree
HS Graduates and Economic Development With an additional 30,000 HS graduates: – $242 million increased earnings – $191 million increased spending This additional spending would support: – $350 million increase in state gross product – $18 million increase in state tax revenue Source: Alliance for Excellent Education. “The Economic Benefits of Helping High School Dropouts.” December 2012.
Georgia’s 4-Year Graduation Rate, Graduation Rate White76% African-American60% Low Income59% Hispanic58% English Language Learners32%
The Changing Face of Georgia
Essential Building Blocks of High Performing States Higher Standards Rigorous Curriculum Clear Accountability System Statewide Student Information System Leadership Training
Predicted Workforce Gap Source: Complete College Georgia,: Georgia’s Higher Education Completion Plan % % Current Path 60% Complete College Georgia 250,000 additional graduates Georgia’s Young Workforce with a Certificate or College Degree
3. Increasing academic rigor and expectations Georgia’s Future Workforce 1. Increasing demand for highly skilled labor force 2.Changing demographics + + = Perfect Storm?Trifecta of Opportunity?
How Will You Insulate the Birth to Work Pipeline? LEARNING & SOCIAL SUPPORTS Childcare Providers Afterschool Programs Academic Supports Job Training Civic Opportunities EarlyChildhood K – 12 System PostSecondary Work &Career ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY SERVICES Transportation Health Housing Financial Source: The Forum for Youth Investment
Help Insulate the Pipeline PostSecondary Read to children everyday Quality Rated: Encourage participation of your early learning centers Read and mentor students Leverage partnerships with business and post- secondary Build a cadre of effective teachers and leaders Support joint enrollment programs Provide internships/ apprenticeships Increase the number of post-secondary graduates EarlyChildhood K – 12 System
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