1. Dr. Steve Dolinger President Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education Dunwoody Chamber of Commerce August 20, 2013

2. Georgia Needs: The Economic Development Pipeline 250,000 new graduates by 2020 60% of jobs in 2020 will require some higher education 42% of Georgian’s currently have a post- secondary degree

3. 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.

4. Georgia’s 4-Year Graduation Rate, 2011 2011 Graduation Rate White76% African-American60% Low Income59% Hispanic58% English Language Learners32%

5. The Changing Face of Georgia

6. Essential Building Blocks of High Performing States Higher Standards Rigorous Curriculum Clear Accountability System Statewide Student Information System Leadership Training

7. Predicted Workforce Gap Source: Complete College Georgia,: Georgia’s Higher Education Completion Plan 2012 42% 20122020 43% Current Path 60% Complete College Georgia 250,000 additional graduates Georgia’s Young Workforce with a Certificate or College Degree

8. 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?

9. 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

10. 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

11. Georgia Partnership for Excellence In Education 270 Peachtree Street, NW Suite 2200 Atlanta, GA 30303 404.223.2280 www.gpee.org