EDUCATION
Education and educational attainment data provide information on the qualifications of an area’s workforce. Employers need a skilled and qualified workforce to sustain and expand their business. For an individual, different skills and qualifications can lead to a wide variation in the opportunities to obtain meaningful employment that supports a family.
Educational Attainment
Educational attainment is a reference to the highest level of education that an individual has completed, usually indicated by a degree or certificate.
College Enrollment Rate
The college enrollment rate measures the percent of students who attend a post-secondary institution in the fall semester immediately after completing high school.