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The Patrick County Education Foundation
was founded in 2001 as an economic development initiative.
Unlike most such initiatives, our Foundation’s
mission is driven by the belief that education is the key
to a bright future and strong economy for Patrick County.
As we look around our nation and region today, we realize
that competition will be fierce for the good jobs and desirable
businesses that will be part of this emerging information-driven
economy. One thing is clear: If Patrick County
is to successfully compete in this new global arena and build
a strong economic foundation from which to grow for generations
to come, education must become our top priority.
Our only path to strong and sustainable employment opportunities,
fair wages and growth industries in the future is through
the development of an educated and skilled workforce today.
Our future depends on it!
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The Foundation has committed to take the steps needed
to raise the education attainment levels of our citizens so that Patrick County will
rank among the top five rural counties in Virginia by the year 2011.
The Patrick County Education Foundation is leading this ambitious and
important undertaking and has developed three goals:
- Increase the percentage of high school graduates who attend college,
- Increase the number of adults with a high school diploma or higher level
of education, and
- Update and expand the job-skills of the County’s workforce.
We have launched a three-program initiative
to achieve those goals:
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