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All Northwest Region children and adults have the education, skills, and opportunities, necessary to meet their full economic and social potential and well-being. and 3 more... less...

Measure the successful implementation of the Northwest Regional Plan, which contains six guiding principles for the future of the region: Coordinate and leverage state, local and federal policies and investments; Provide more transportation choices; Promote equitable, affordable housing; Enhance economic competitiveness; Support existing communities; Value communities and neighborhoods.

Ensure that communities and businesses can rely on employees who are work ready; have strong work ethics and necessary skills in reading, writing, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), and communication.

Make workforce training and post-secondary education available to increase employment rates, job retention, earnings, and occupational skills.

Percent of Population Who have a Bachelor's Degree or Higher-Northwest Region

Current Value

27.6%

2021

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Story Behind the Curve

Grand Isle County residents have educational attainment levels similar to the state as a whole. Compared to the state, Franklin County has a lower percentage of residents with a graduate/professional or bachelor’s degree.

Why Is This Important?

Post-secondary education is important to provide individuals with the skills, knowledge, and abilities required to improve economic well-being and respond to changing workforce needs.

Educational attainment varies significantly by race and ethnicity. Accurate regionally specific data is not available, but statewide data shows a disparity in educational outcomes. Native Americans fall well below that of any other measured group, with only 5.2% having a bachelor’s degree. Asian Vermonters have the highest levels of bachelor’s degrees but also the highest percentage of people who did not finish high school. (ACS 2018-2022)

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