💥NEW DATA RELEASED: 1.6 Million North Carolinians 25-44-year-olds currently hold a postsecondary degree or credential, according to the latest available Census data. (2022 American community survey)
#2Millionby2030
We'll learn from Andrew Berger-Gross @LeadNC about labor market alignment and why it matters. Dr. Sandy Stewart, President of @SandhillsCC, will share what SCC is doing to align degrees/credentials with job openings.
Join us on Tuesdays from 12:00 to 12:20 p.m. in April for a series of quick 20-minute webinars to dig a little deeper into our newly released 2024 County Attainment Profiles and learn about best practices taking place right now throughout North Carolina to help local and regional leaders increase educational attainment.
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The goal for the Sandhills region is to have 121k by 2030. That’s the Sandhills part in the state goal #2Millionby2030. The region needs additional 25k by 2030!
Labor market alignment is important. Do credentials awarded in this region align with the employment need? 79% alignment of Sandhills postsecondary credential to openings!