Conclusion

Louisville has distinguished itself as a community that can set a big goal and stick to it. Now is the time to build on that success and move forward. The Deep Drivers of Change are fundamental in their potential to accelerate the pace of progress by 2010:

Improve Education at all Levels

• Double the increase in young adults with a bachelor’s degree to 10,000.
• Attain the goal of Every1Reads and adopt world-class standards in math and science.
• Bring about comparable increases in high school graduation, associate degrees and technical certificates.

Grow 21st Century Jobs

• Increase projected growth in professional and technical jobs by 15,000 and raise the median family income.

Balance Regional Growth

• Think and act more as a region and strengthen the core of Louisville Metro as the regional hub.

The way is clear to unite behind this powerful civic agenda and redefine Louisville as a skilled and educated community that claims its place in the top tier of American cities.

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Links to data and reports cited, as well as additional information, are available at:
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