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Arizona is facing a critical decision point about the future of our economy. A 21st-century economy requires educated workers, yet fewer than half of working adults in our state have

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Arizonans think more should be done by education, business and elected leaders to enroll more students in post-secondary education, poll finds.

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) — A new poll shows that the people of Arizona want state leaders to prioritize higher education and workforce attainment.

Less than half of all Arizona high school graduates go on to enroll in some kind of postsecondary education.In 2021, the last year for which data are available, the number was around 47%.Rich Nickel says that’s a problem — and one that involves both the education community and the business one.Nickel is president and CEO of the nonprofit Education Forward Arizona. He joined

A new report from an education advocacy group is warning that fewer than half of the state’s high school students are choosing to go on to college or advanced certificate programs.The report said that could hurt the future of the economy. Rich Nickel is the president and CEO of Education Forward Arizona.

Valley education and business leaders last week unveiled an “Everything to Gain” campaign, with a goal of helping to increase the number of Arizonans with college degrees or certificates by

Valley education and business leaders last week unveiled an “Everything to Gain” campaign, with a goal of helping to increase the number of Arizonans with college degrees or certificates by

Valley education and business leaders last week unveiled an “Everything to Gain” campaign, with a goal of helping to increase the number of Arizonans with college degrees or certificates by

A campaign with a goal of helping to increase the number of Arizonans with college degrees or certificates by 2030 was recently unveiled.