Missouri Among 6 States Working with Harvard in Education/Jobs Project

(Jefferson City, MO)--Missouri school students will be part of a new education project headed by Harvard, to increase high school graduation rates and get more students into college and careers.

Missouri is one of six states chosen to take part in the Pathways to Prosperity Network.? The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education said Tuesday the project focuses on finding career paths for students who don't have 4-year college plans, but need technical skills to fill the labor market.

"We believe all Missouri high school graduates need post secondary education, whether that's a degree or career training for successful, productive lives. They need to graduate twice," said Missouri Commissioner of Education Chris L. Nicastro, in a news release issued Tuesday.

DESE says the Department will engage employers and educators to build career pathways systems for high-school-aged students. A steering committee of business and education leaders has been established to guide the Missouri planning effort.

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