Article | October 12, 2023
Less than half of all Arizona high school graduates go on to enroll in some kind of postsecondary education. In 2021, the last year for which data are available, the number was around 47%. Rich Nickel says that’s a problem — and one that involves both the education community and …
Article | October 2, 2023
PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — A newly released report by Education Forward Arizona shows 47% of Arizona high school seniors pursue post-secondary education within a year after graduating high school. These numbers not only account for college enrollment but also include trade school, a two-year program or any kind of post-high school …
Article | September 29, 2023
In this guest column, the CEO of Education Forward Arizona warns that the state is starting to fall behind other states in high school graduation rates, and says his organization will be looking to bring business and education interests together in the coming months to address the issue.
Article | September 23, 2023
On the heels of Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs naming September “Arizona Career Awareness Month,” Education Forward Arizona President and CEO Rich Nickel today joined Greater Phoenix Economic Council CEO Chris Camacho; Banner Health Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer Julie Ann Alvarado-Dubek; South Mountain Community College President Dr. Richard Daniel; …
Article | September 22, 2023
Article | September 18, 2023
The Arizona Coalition for Career Readiness (ACCR) welcomes Education Forward Arizona to its group of industry, education and business leaders that promote career literacy and development for all Arizonans. The addition of Education Forward Arizona to the coalition strengthens the organization’s ability to advocate for the statewide Achieve60AZ initiative of helping 60% of Arizona …