Education pays in higher earnings and lower unemployment rates

During the challenging financial times that are facing not only our nation, but the world, educational attainment is more important than ever. The following chart from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the relationship among educational attainment, earnings and unemployment. The importance of a good education is more evident now than ever as our students are competing in the market place of the global economy, not just nationally, for their future employment and overall well being.

Past generations did not face the same challenges that face our students today.