Proposed Muskegon Opportunity reaches beyond financial support for college education

Educated workers are able to get jobs in the global economy, and one Muskegon County group’s mission is to help students get the education required. That means providing financial and academic support, and keeping at-risk kids in school.

According to excerpts from the story:

MUSKEGON COUNTY — Muskegon Opportunity's mission of creating a "culture of learning" in Muskegon County is being well received by local public school leaders. Local superintendents are excited about the assistance the proposed program could provide for students in pursuit of post-secondary education.

Local education and business leaders who are part of the group pushing the proposed Muskegon Opportunity cite the need for a college education or post-high school training in pursuit of jobs in the global economy.

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