Getting Dropouts Back on Track is Economic Growth Strategy for PA

PPC Report Shows Benefits of Re-Engaging Dropouts in Education & Workforce
Each high school dropout costs $683 more annually than he/she contributes in taxes
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Regional Summits

Re-Engaging Youth Who Drop Out: Economic and Social Impacts
Friday October 29, 2010
from 9:30 to 3:00
at the ComPASS Center (31 S Dorcas Street, Lewistown)
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Advocacy Toolkit

Operation Restart is a statewide advocacy campaign to develop and advance a public policy agenda to ensure all young people to age 25 who lack a secondary credential have access to high-quality educational options that lead to a high school diploma or GED and postsecondary and/or industry credentials preparing them for a career with a self/familysustaining wage.

Download our Advocacy Toolkit to get involved!
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Data Tables

Median Earnings For Persons Ages 25-64 With Earnings By Educational Attainment (PDF)

Number of High School Dropouts Ages 16 to 24 (PDF)

Persons Ages 25-64 By Educational Attainment (PDF)

Poverty Rate of Persons Ages 25-64 By Educational Attainment (PDF)

Unemployment Rate for Persons Ages 25-64 By Educational Attainment (PDF)

Media Coverage