Lapeer County Local College Access Network

Community Agenda for Education Attainment

Urgency for Change: 

The 21^st Century global economy demands a workforce with an education beyond high school.  In order to build and sustain a vibrant economy and healthy community, Lapeer County must ensure all students pursue and complete a postsecondary degree or certificate.

 LCAN uses the term “college” to refer to the attainment of valuable postsecondary credentials beyond high school, including professional/technical certificates and academic degrees.

Purpose: 
The Lapeer County Local College Access Network will…

• Build a college-going culture and promote college and career readiness, employability skills, and success within Lapeer County.
• Build awareness and exposure to postsecondary educational opportunities for families in Lapeer County.
• Lower systemic barriers preventing students from pursuing postsecondary education. 

Vision: 
Our Network will…

• Build a community which is socially, academically and financially prepared for postsecondary study by the end of students high school career
• Educate and emphasize the importance of academic and career readiness as well as employability skills to all Lapeer County high school students.

Lapeer County high school graduates will…

• Complete a college degree or postsecondary credential within 6 years of graduating high school.

  By 2025, 60% of Lapeer County residents will have a postsecondary degree or certificate 

Shared Goals and Metrics

• Increase the percentage of graduating students who complete the FAFSA by June 30^th. 
• Increase the percentage of students who attain college credit during their high school career.                                                                                               
• Increase the percentage of students meeting college readiness in all subject areas on a college entrance exam.
• Increase the percentage of students enrolling at a postsecondary education institution within 12 months of high school graduation.
• Increase the percentage of students who accumulate 24 college credits within 16 months of high school graduation.
• Increase the percentage of students completing a postsecondary degree or certificate within 6 years.
• Increase the number of Lapeer County residents who obtain a postsecondary degree or certificate.