Building the Smartest Community in the South
Stay Smart Hamilton
01 History
Helping a Smart City Stay Smart
Schools are closed through the end of the school year and summer programs may not look like they have in the past. As we all learn to carefully navigate forward in this new world, many parents are left to wonder how they can help their children at home, both emotionally and academically. That’s why Chattanooga 2.0 is working with Hamilton County Schools to help families Stay Home, Stay Safe, and STAY SMART.
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02 The City
Hamilton County Fund for Digital Equity & Learning
With schools closed for the rest of the year and social distancing in place for the foreseeable future, there is a clear need for meaningful online learning for ALL students at all age levels in order to mitigate learning loss and prevent achievement gaps from widening further.
03 Jobs
Collective Impact
Chattanooga 2.0 is a community-led movement to write the next chapter in our future by transforming education and workforce opportunities in Hamilton County.
Our Collective Impact Coalition has 2 BOLD GOALS:
- To double the percentage of graduates from Hamilton County Public Schools who obtain a postsecondary degree or credential with real market value, from 30% to 60% by 2025.
- To increase the overall percentage of adults in Hamilton County with a college degree or technical training certificate from 38% today to 75% by 2025.
04 The Facts
With so many available jobs, we’re faced with a new charge.
It’s time to prepare our workforce for the years ahead.
Only 38% of Hamilton County residents have some type of postsecondary credential, but 55% of jobs posted by top the 10 employers require some form of postsecondary education.
Four out of ten students in Hamilton county live in poverty, which means there are focused supports needed for academic success.
Over 80% of the jobs paying a living wage ($35,000) in our area will require a postsecondary certificate or degree.
05 Our Data
When we improve in education, economic development is vastly different, allowing us to reach our potential as a city.
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Our goal is to reach 75% postsecondary educational attainment by 2025.
This means in 10 years, three of four of Hamilton County residents will graduate with a certificate, two-year degree, or four-year degree.
06 The Plan
Reaching this goal means commitment at every education level.
100% of students need access to quality Pre-K programming
90% of students will be reading on grade level by the end of 3rd grade
100% of students need to complete career exploration portfolios by 8th grade
1,000 summer jobs and internships for high school students
90% of high school students will enroll in an industry certification or postsecondary program during high school or upon graduation
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07 Stories
Every day, we’re seeing progress in the lives of kids across our city, as we take action in tangible ways.
New Report – Priority Areas and Strategies
Now is the time to invest in our people – with education and training – to ensure greater quality of life and opportunity for all – in every neighborhood and every family – as we build a bridge to the jobs of the future in Hamilton County. Read about this and more in our new report – download now.
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It doesn’t stop there. Visit our stories page, and read more about our new report.
08 Take Action
We want to make a degree or certification the reality for every student in Hamilton County, regardless of their background.
We’ve put Workstreams in place at every education level, to pinpoint actionable ways we can make a difference as a community.