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Ohio Bridges to Opportunity Initiative
Individual Barriers

 Individual Barriers to Higher Education for Low-wage Workers
  • Juggling work/family
    350,000 of Ohio's low-wage workers juggle more than one job.
  • Low wages
    Many single adults earn as little as $1,500 a month, while a family of four can earn as little as $3,000 a month.
  • Lack of basic skills or credentials
    Many low-income adults lack the access and opportunity to upgrade their skills, or the credentials needed to meet the job requirements for better paying positions.
  • Cost of attending college
    The cost of tuition and lost wages prevents some low-income individuals from attending or completing college. Current policies create barriers when non-credit courses for part-time students are not eligible for financial aid.

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Initiative Highlights
New Research Reveals Top Ten Skills for 2020
A subcommittee for Ohio Board of Education releases a top 10 list of the most important skills, knowledge and behaviors students will need to succeed in the global economy and ways to strengthen the education system to better meet students' needs.
Receive pre-release updates on the 2009 Education Map
We’d like to offer you a sneak preview of what’s coming on the 2009 map, which is being released in January 2009. Each month, we will share some of the new impact areas and trends with you, and each month, we will ask for your feedback. We hope you'll tell us what you really think and feel about the Future of Education! Sign-up now!
Ohio launches workforce development system built on Career Pathways
KnowledgeWorks plays a role as the state moves to address the needs of low-wage earners and regional employers.
Career Pathways Explored: Stories from Ohio
This video documents the importance of forming partnerships between education, economic, and workforce development organizations to address turning the regional economy around.