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We envision a thriving Tampa Bay where education enables every person to live a fulfilling life.<\/p>\n<p>WHY WE EXIST<br \/>\nAs our regional economy grows, businesses will need more qualified employees to ensure their future success. Many of the fastest growing jobs in our region require education beyond high school. Yet, according a recent U.S. Census Bureau survey, Tampa Bay ranked 19th or 20th out of 20 U.S. markets in earning college degrees. Shortages of skilled workers are already affecting some industries in Tampa Bay, like construction and technology. By increasing the number of people achieving a post-secondary education, we can develop a larger pool of qualified talent in Tampa Bay.<\/p>\n<p>HOW WE DO IT<br \/>\nTo accomplish our goal, much of our work focuses on breaking down barriers to attaining a degree, such as cost. By providing easier access to grants, scholarships and tuition reimbursement and supporting clear pathways to degree completion, people who thought college was out of reach can get the resources and support they need.<\/p>\n<p>CORE COMMITMENTS<\/p>\n<p>Champion College Completion \u2013 Promote the acceleration of collaborative work to strengthen educational &amp; workforce initiatives that increase college completion.<br \/>\nIncrease Talent Supply \u2013 Support the increase and diversity of Tampa Bay residents who have the educational credentials and talents aligned with our local labor market demand.<br \/>\nStrengthen the Network \u2013 Grow resource capacity for network partnerships.<\/p>\n<p>VALUES<\/p>\n<p>Collaborative Leadership \u2013 Accomplishing more together by promoting a culture of mutual respect and trust.<br \/>\nEquity \u2013 Aligning educational opportunities and resources to meet the unique needs of all people and empower EVERY person to find success.<br \/>\nCommunity Empowerment \u2013 Building community capacity to develop sustainable strategies to eliminate barriers to education.<br \/>\nSolutions-Oriented \u2013 Being accountable through data-informed actions to ensure impactful investments and to leverage resources within the community.<\/p>\n<p>HOW YOU CAN HELP<br \/>\nOur success depends on the involvement of individuals and businesses throughout Tampa Bay. 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