The Education Matters Southern Indiana (“EMSI”) initiative is a program of the community foundations that serve Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Scott and Washington counties in Indiana to strengthen our workforce and improve the economic advantages of our region by increasing the educational attainment of those adults with some form of post-secondary education but no degree or certification.
Research shows that in this five county region, only 25% of the workforce has an associate’s, bachelor’s, or professional degree, compared to 38% nationally. Yet one in four — over 40,000 people — of the region’s adult workers has earned some college credits. Those 40,000 people in our five counties represent an opportunity to increase the economic advantages of our communities, lure new businesses to our region, and enhance the quality of life for this and future generations.
Our mission:To strengthen our workforce and improve the economic advantages of our region by increasing the educational attainment of adults with some post-secondary education but no degree or certification.
Goal: To increase attainment numbers by 25% in the next 5 years (10,000 people)
– MakeSouthern Indiana more attractive for businesses
– Create a better equipped workforce that lives here, has family ties and employment here
– Decrease unemployment and other financial and service needs
– Elevate economic advantages across the region
– Help achieve Indiana statewide goal of 60% attainment by 2025
An initiative of the community foundations of Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Scott and Washington Counties
Visit us at http://www.EducationMattersSI.org
For more information, email info@EducationMattersSI.org
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