Higher Education Working Group

We believe promoting greater accessibility to higher education and reducing early departures prior to degree or certification strengthens our talent pool.

  • Post-Secondary after High School Graduation

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    Of those students graduating from a West Michigan high school, 58.2 percent enroll in a post-secondary program within 6 months of graduation according to MiSchoolData.org (2015/16 school year).

  • Educational Enrollment Rate

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    Of the West Michigan population ages 18 to 24, 42.4 percent are enrolled in some form of education (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2011-2015 5-Year Estimates).

Participants
Co-Chairs
  • John Sanford, Axios HR
  • Katie Ferris, BDO
  • Jay Preston, E&Y
  • Brad Thomas, Progressive AE
  • Bob Roth, RoMan Manufacturing
Project Manager
  • Lisa Hungerford, TalentFirst
Members
  • Aquinas College
  • Baker College
  • Calvin University
  • Cornerstone University
  • Davenport University
  • Ferris State University
  • Grace Christian University
  • Grand Rapids Community College
  • Grand Valley State University
  • Hope College
  • Kuyper College
  • Montcalm Community College
  • Muskegon Community College
  • West Shore Community College
  • Western Michigan University