This is what Idaho looks like right now

• Idaho’s top 10 “Hot Jobs” require education beyond high school.

• Lifetime earnings double with bachelor’s degree

• College-ready students would save Idaho $6.5 million in remediation costs and lost earnings a year.

Measuring Up Report

• Based on top-performing states

• http://measuringup2008.highereducation.org/

What is it about? 3 Words . . .

• Awareness• www.jkaf.org• www.findyourpath.idaho.gov

• Action• KnowHow2Go.org

• Affordability• Scholarships

What we are expecting

What’s next• Timeline• Next Steps• Get Involved Communicate with colleges about

necessary skills you expect your employees to have.

Sponsor a scholarship, internship, or work-study job

Promote policies and leadership that will result in more Idahoans furthering their education and training

Use your company’s web site and communications efforts to get the message out that High School is Just the Beginning – Go On!

Promote events as they come up. FAFSA DAY – February 20 – StatewideHelp get the word out by to students and

adults in your area. Sign up at www.jkaf.org and we will send you information.