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A More Skilled Workforce with Higher Earnings and Career Aspirations

This is the ultimate goal of Oakland80, the County’s target of 80 percent of our adults having a post-high school degree or credential by 2030.

The ambitious effort is managed jointly by the County Executive’s office and Workforce Development team within the Department of Economic Development. Key to our success are the partnerships that we are forging with innovative leaders from the K-12 and post-high school education, business, nonprofit and labor organizations that share our vision.

Together, we will position Oakland County as a national leader in educational attainment. Our residents will, in turn, pursue more in-demand careers, while employers benefit from a more highly skilled workforce.

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Oakland80 Partner Newsletter

	Oakland80 Newsletter, July 2024 The mission of Oakland80 is clear: ensure 80 percent of Oakland residents obtain a post-secondary college degree or certification that leads to greater career opportunities. This goal is deeply intertwined with Public Health, where we understand the profound link between educational attainment and health outcomes...
	Oakland80 Newsletter, May 2024 On May 8th Oakland County celebrated our 39th Annual Economic Outlook Luncheon. Each year at this event we receive a report from our University of Michigan economist that shares with us how well our economy is doing in the County...
	Oakland80 Newsletter, April 2024 I am often asked why has Oakland County made educational achievement a top priority, when county government has little involvement in our schools at any level. The short answer is to ensure that we have an educated workforce to attract the strongest businesses for years to come...
	Oakland80 Newsletter, February 2024 It has been four years since our first meeting to discuss the concept and viability of setting an educational attainment goal for Oakland County. I remember gathering at our Michigan Works! center in Southfield with an impressive group of business, education, non-profit, labor and government leaders...
	Oakland80 Newsletter, December 2023 It is a real honor to be part of Oakland80, helping lead the team of Career and Education Navigators as they support people throughout the County who want to earn a college degree or skills certificate. I know from experience how hard this pursuit can be, but the rewards are life changing...
	Oakland80 Newsletter, November 2023 It is my great pleasure to share with you our latest Oakland80 Newsletter! Recently, Michigan Reconnect expanded to include residents between the ages of 21-24. Michigan Reconnect continues to offer free in-district tuition at a Michigan community college for students to earn an associate degree or Pell-eligible skill certificate...
	Oakland80 Newsletter, September 2023 Welcome to the first monthly newsletter for the Oakland80 initiative! Our ambitious goal – getting 80 percent of Oakland County’s adult-age population a post-secondary degree or certificate by 2030 – is rooted in the data that shows that encouraging the growth of a skilled and talented workforce has two key benefits...