World-Class Education

"In the 21st century, the best anti-poverty program around is a world-class education. And in this country, the success of our children cannot depend more on where they live than on their potential."
-- President Barack Obama, State of the Union address, January 27, 2010
 
To contend with our increasingly competitive global economy, our nation needs a highly-skilled workforce. This will not be possible if current realities aren't addressed. An estimated one third of high school students will not graduate. Minorities and those living in high-poverty areas are even less likely to complete their high school education.
 
More than five million youth (age 16 to 24) are out of school and do not have jobs. Programs that serve disconnected youth - already in place across the country - provide continuing education to these youth, whether they're working towards reenrollment in high school, their GED or getting job training and meaningful work experience.
 
A world-class education doesn't always come in a traditional classroom. Learn more about the demographics of the future workforce here.