The Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) and Accelerate MS will conduct eight regional Ecosystem listening tours to gather essential information to help form the strategic plan for Mississippi’s Ascent to 55% initiative.
The Ascent to 55% initiative is made possible by a $1 million grant from the Woodward Hines Education Foundation to the Public Education Forum (a subsidiary of the MEC) spread over four years to develop and execute a strategic plan to guide policy and develop marketing to increase the number of Mississippians with degrees and credentials of value.
The current attainment level for Mississippi is 45.2%, with the goal of reaching a 55% attainment level by 2030 and 60% by 2035.
For additional information, email jmassey@msmec.com.