One agency can't do this alone - we're creating a continuum to help Kentuckians from their early years throughout their careers, to create a diverse educated workforce. I am happy to announce the Commonwealth Education Continuum. Now is the time to improve. - Governor Andy Beshear

One more day to register! The 55K Commencement & Virtual Summit is Monday Dec. 7. Register at lu.ma/55k

The 55K Commencement & Virtual Summit is kicking off in less than 2 hours! We're excited to discuss postsecondary attainment and, of course, hear from keynote speaker Andre M. Perry . Who's joining us this morning?

Our 10-year partnership to increase postsecondary attainment in #Louisville has come to an end. How did we do? What's next? Read all in our final report. 👇 bit.ly/3gnEsub

What an event today! Thanks to all who attended the 55K Commencement & Summit. Special thanks to our guest speaker, Andre M. Perry, and our chairman @louisvillemayor. Let's keep working for affordable, equitable education!

Proud of the work this community has done - and will continue to do! - to help people earn life-sustaining degrees and certificates beyond high school. Thanks @louisvillemayor!

ICYMI: December is the month for year-end lists, when editors curate the best the year had to offer. That got Dr. Aaron Thompson thinking—what would he consider earning a spot on 2020’s “best of higher education” list? See it here: …t.councilonpostsecondaryeducation.org/presidents-mes…

In these difficult times, we want to make sure that the folks who are looking for a new job right now know that KentuckianaWorks can help them. Please help spread the word. louisvilleky.gov/news/mayor-fis…

Great coverage of yesterday's summit and final report from Louisville Business First! Read the full report at 55000degrees.org bit.ly/3gpzL2O

“We are incredibly grateful for this investment in Louisville’s Black community,” said @SadiqaReynolds Pres. and CEO of Louisville Urban League. “We understand that an investment in us, is an investment for all of us.” Yes! Great news! Evolve502

#AcademiesOfLou students in the Mechanical Engineering pathway learn how to design power-producing and power-using machines such as steam and gas turbines, elevators, refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, and escalators.🔌 ⚙️ #WeAreJCPS

The Courier Journal is running education-related op-eds this week. Here's what 55,000 Degrees accomplished, via MG Wheeler courier-journal.com/story/opinion/… Evolve502 continues the 55K Degrees work: courier-journal.com/story/opinion/… AcademiesofLou helps JCPS students: courier-journal.com/story/opinion/…

Our partnership is sunsetting but the momentum must carry on. Read thoughts on 55K's 10-year initiative and what's next in education and workforce from 55K's MG Wheeler, and Evolve502, KentuckianaWorks and Louisville Future of Work Initiative bit.ly/3mFjdFv

Check out today's Forum in the Courier-Journal to read thoughts on the 10-year 55K initiative and what comes next in education in Louisville. KentuckianaWorks Louisville Future of Work Initiative Evolve502 courier-journal.com/opinion/ bit.ly/3mFjdFv

"The ripple effects of 55K’s collective work position Louisville for the courageous conversations required to change policy and practice and to better align resources in this next decade." bit.ly/3mFjdFv Partners opine on 55K's impact and what's next in today's Forum.

"Our work to bring our community together to support students has never been more important." Evolve502 is carrying on the critical work to bring equitable, affordable education to ALL in #Louisville. Read more in today's Courier Journal Forum. @louisvillemayor

Tune into KET tonight at 8 pm for a special forum on building the state's workforce. Panel includes Beth Davisson of Kentucky Chamber, John Lyons, KY Workforce Innovation Board, ​Allison Martin of GE Appliances, a Haier company, Dr. Aaron Thompson Aaron Thompson and 55K's MG Wheeler. KET.org/live