55,000 Degrees is committed to
furthering the Greater Louisville Education Commitment, a targeted plan to raise education levels in our community. The Commitment’s
Vision is to create a world-class, seamless and coordinated education system that provides ample opportunities for developing creativity and critical thinking, skilled workers, engaged citizens, and civic leaders.
Common Purpose is to galvanize education, business, faith, civic, and community leaders and organizations in support of a common agenda to increase education attainment, prosperity, and the quality of life.
Goal is to move Louisville into the top tier among its peer cities by raising education attainment so that by 2020 at 40% of working-age adults hold a bachelor’s degree and 10% an associate’s degree.
Objectives are to:
- Create and support a college-going culture
- Use the business community’s unique points of leverage to accelerate attainment
- Prepare students for success in college, career, citizenship, and life
- Make postsecondary education accessible and affordable
- Increase educational persistence, performance and progress
Resources
55,000 Degrees 2011 Progress ReportGreater Louisville Education Commitment
55,000 Degrees Benchmark Report
Highlights of Partner Programs and Initiatives
Louisville's Perceptions of Higher Education (IQS Research)
Case study and profile of Louisville's education initiatives
HIRE Education Forum
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