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Dunwoody Chamber of Commerce August 20, 2013 Dr. Steve Dolinger President Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education Georgia Needs: The Economic Development Pipeline 60% of jobs in 2020 will require some higher education 42% of Georgian’s currently have a postsecondary degree 250,000 new graduates by 2020 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, 2011 2011 Graduation Rate White 76% African-American 60% Low Income 59% Hispanic 58% English Language Learners 32% The Changing Face of Georgia 2001-2010: Percent Population Increase Hispanic 49% Asian 45% Poverty 38% African-American 20% Total Population 16% White 8% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% Essential Building Blocks of High Performing States Higher Standards Rigorous Curriculum Clear Accountability System Statewide Student Information System Leadership Training Predicted Workforce Gap Georgia’s Young Workforce with a Certificate or College Degree 60% Complete College Georgia 250,000 additional graduates 42% 43% Current Path 2012 Source: Complete College Georgia,: Georgia’s Higher Education Completion Plan 2012 2020 Georgia’s Future Workforce 1. Increasing demand for highly skilled labor force + 2. Changing demographics + 3. Increasing academic rigor and expectations = Perfect Storm? Trifecta of Opportunity? How Will You Insulate the Birth to Work Pipeline? ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY SERVICES Transportation Early Childhood Childcare Providers Health Housing K – 12 System Afterschool Civic Programs Opportunities Financial Post Secondary Academic Supports LEARNING & SOCIAL SUPPORTS Source: The Forum for Youth Investment Work & Career Job Training Help Insulate the Pipeline Read to children everyday Early Childhood Quality Rated: Encourage participation of your early learning centers Read and mentor students K – 12 System Leverage partnerships with business and postsecondary Build a cadre of effective teachers and leaders Support joint enrollment programs Post Secondary Provide internships/ apprenticeships Increase the number of post-secondary graduates Georgia Partnership for Excellence In Education 270 Peachtree Street, NW Suite 2200 Atlanta, GA 30303 404.223.2280 www.gpee.org