
Why this goal is important
Our young people need our support to complete college and technical training so they can enjoy fulfilling careers. Less than 50% of Red Wing’s high school graduates complete their post-high school education and earn a certificate or degree, and this impacts their chances of getting good-paying jobs. It’s estimated that 70% of jobs in Minnesota will require a college or technical training degree by 2018.
We also know that the economic vitality of a community is tied, in part, to the number of citizens who’ve earned college degrees or completed technical training programs. They tend to earn more, are healthier, and cause local job growth.
What our Goal 5 Team is working on now:
We’ll be assembling a scoping team at a later date.