Governor Dough Ducey’s new goal initiative "Achieve60AZ" is proposed to encourage working aged adults in Arizona to attend college, by increasing the amount of college graduates from 42% to 60% by 2023. Governor Ducey plans on achieving this goal by working with employers to identify skills needed for job duties, encouraging high school graduates to continue education because a high school diploma for most companies will no longer suffice, and by staggering achievement gaps in low income families.
As a current aged working Arizonan and head of house hold working towards achieving a college degree, "Arizona60AZ” is an initiative needed to encourage other employees to follow a successful career path. As a middle class employee, I am concerned that the funds for this program where not disclosed and according to this initiative the goal is to address achievement gabs that exist with low income families. How will this initiative apply to other working Arizona's trying to further their education? Governor Ducey failed to disclose this information and its concerning that taxes will raise in Arizona for the middle class to support the funds for this new goal.
As a student I feel that having the support from the governor is a tremendous opportunity to be successful in college, especially with the already approved $38 million for universities.
Achieve60AZ: By the numbers
Achieve60AZ: By the numbers
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