1. Advancing Educational Attainment Through Early College Partnerships Dr. Karen Hynick North Shore Community College

2. Labor market’s influence on educational attainment levels By 2020 … 72% of all jobs in Massachusetts are projected to require a post secondary credential. 33% of all jobs will require a bachelors degree 25% of all jobs will require an associates degree or postsecondary credential 14% of all jobs will require a masters degree or higher Carnevale, 2013

3. The need to advance educational attainment 78.7% of Lynn residents 25 and older have graduated from high school, compared with 88.9% statewide. 8% of Lynn residents have an associate degree. 17.2% of residents have earned a bachelor’s degree, compared with 38.7% statewide. 19.2% of Lynn residents are below the poverty level, compared with 10.7% statewide 2011 Census data

4. Educational attainment level impact on income

5. Educational paradigm shift

6. Early College Models Traditional dual enrollment Concurrent enrollment Credit for prior learning/ challenge exams Articulation agreements Offers opportunities for the continuum of learners we serve Up to an associates degree or occupational certification at the same time as a student graduates from high school Impact on increasing equity of achievement for underrepresented populations

7. Benefits to students Early exposure to higher education norms and culture Academically rigorous courses, range of liberal arts and career/technical offerings Power of the location/ self-fulfilling prophecy Depth of content in areas of interest Sense of belonging and engagement Affordability Accelerating time to degree completion

10. Early results from Early College in Lynn 112 students to date have participated 100% received college credit 90% enrolled in higher education after high school Average GPA 3.08 Combination of experiences traditional dual enrollment and concurrent