LaGrange -Troup CountyChamber of Commerce
June 11, 2013
1. Economic Impact of Georgia Non-Graduates
2. Strengthening the Birth to Work Pipeline
3. What Can We Do?
Academic Achievement Milestones
School Readiness
Literacy by 3rd Grade
Numeracy by 8th Grade
High School Graduation
Workforce and/or College Ready
Georgia High School Graduation Rates
Source: The Governor’s Office of Student Achievement, State Report Cards.
Year High School Graduation Rate
Number of High School Non-Grads
2009 58.6%* 62,172
2010 64.0%* 51,503
2011 67.5% 44,661
2012 69.7% 37,839
Total 196,176
* Approximations from Georgia Department of Education
Compounded Impacts of High School Non-Completion
Source: Levin, H., et al., (2007). The Costs and Benefits of an Excellent Education for All of America’s Children.
INDIVIDUALS THE COMMUNITY
Lower Lifetime Earnings Reduced buying power & tax revenues; less economic growth
Decreased health status; Higher mortality rates; More criminal activity
Higher health care & criminal justice costs
Higher teen pregnancy rates; Single motherhood Higher public services costs
Less voting; Less volunteering Low rate of community involvement
Economic Impact ofGeorgia Non-Graduates
Education Pays
Source: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Table A-4. Employment status of the civilian population 25 years and over by educational attainment.
**U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Table 5. Quartiles of usual weekly earnings of full-time wage and salary workers.
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT & EMPLOYMENTUnemployment
Rate* March 2013Median Wkly
Earnings** (& approx. annual)
15% 10% 5% 0% 0 200 600 1000
3.9 Bachelor’s Degree & Higher $1,165 ($60,580)
6.4 Some college/ Associate Degree $749 ($38,948)
8.8 HS Graduates, No College
$651 ($33,852)
12.0 Less than a High School Diploma
$457 ($23,764)
Unemployment Rates by County: April 2013
Source: Georgia Department of Labor; State average = 7.9% (not seasonally adjusted)
State Service Delivery Regions
Economic Impact of High School Non-Completion
How much could YOUR region benefit from this additional income currently being foregone?
Source: Isley, P. & Hill, J. “Updated Economic Impact of High School Non-Completion in Georgia: 2005 Estimate,” Georgia Southern University. April 2007. *According to GSU study, totals may not add due to rounding.
Region 1 $2.2 billionRegion 2 $1.2 billion
Region 3 $4.2 billionRegion 4 $1.1 billionRegion 5 $1.1 billionRegion 6 $1.0 billionRegion 7 $1.1 billionRegion 8 $0.9 billionRegion 9 $0.9 billionRegion 10 $2.0 billionRegion 11 $1.0 billionRegion 12 $1.1 billionTOTAL $18 billion*
Strengthening the Birth to Work Pipeline
Essential Building Blocks of High Performing States
Higher Standards
Rigorous Curriculum
Clear Accountability System
Statewide Student Information System
Leadership Training
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Graduate in 8 yearsKey - Measuring time
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Bachelor’s4 years6 years8 yearsSource: Complete College America (CCA)
Demand for postsecondary education has increased, and will continue to increase during and after the recovery.
Source: Anthony Carnevale’s analysis of March CPS data, various years; Center on Education and the Workforce forecast of educational demand to 2018, presented in The Recession: Accelerating the New Economy, September 2011.
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What Can We Do?
Profile of Child, Family and Community Wellbeing – Troup County*
Indicator Year Troup Rate Georgia Rate
Low birth weight 2011 10.4% 9.4%
Teen pregnancies, ages 15-17 (per 1,000) 2010 54.1 28.1
Substantiated incidents of Child Abuse and/or neglect (per 1,000)
2012 9.3 8.0
Incidences of STDs, ages 15-19 (per 1,000) 2011 44.2 31.6
Children absent more than 15 days from school 2011 10.0% 8.8%
Teens not in school and not working, ages 16-19
2010 15.0% 10.8%
High school graduates eligible for HOPE scholarship
2011 45.5% 40.2%
Children living with single parent 2010 39.4% 32.7%
Children living in poverty 2011 32.1% 26.6%
* Data provided by Georgia Kids Count, Georgia Family Connection Partnership, http://www.gafcp.org
3rd Grade Reading
Source: Georgia School Council Institute, www.georgiaeduction.org
Aligning Educational Strategies
Aligned Acts of Improvement
Random Acts of Improvement
GOALS
GOALS
How Will You Insulate the Birth to Work Pipeline?
LEARNING & SOCIAL SUPPORTS
Childcare Providers
Afterschool Programs
Academic Supports
Job Training
Civic Opportunities
Early Childhood
K – 12 SystemPost Secondary
Work & Career
ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY SERVICES
Transportation Health Housing Financial
Source: The Forum for Youth Investment
Help Insulate the PipelinePost Secondary
Read to children everydayQuality Rated: Encourage participation of your early learning centers
Read and mentor studentsLeverage partnerships with business and post-secondaryBuild a cadre of effective leaders
Support joint enrollment programsProvide internships/ apprenticeshipsHighlight need for certifications, 2-year degrees, and 4-year degrees
Early Childhood
K – 12 System
Georgia Partnership for Excellence In Education270 Peachtree Street, NW
Suite 2200Atlanta, GA 30303
404.223.2280www.gpee.org