Education Access & Quality
Education shapes our future, but not everyone has the same opportunities. See how access to education and job training can change lives—leading to better health, good jobs, and financial stability.
Educational Attainment
Higher education leads to healthier, longer lives and financial stability, but barriers like limited income and impractical location can limit opportunities.
Skills Building & Job Training
Job training connects people to careers, offering better employment prospects, higher likelihood of access to safe housing, and a higher quality of life.
How Education Impacts Olivia
Meet Olivia—a young artist who dropped out of high school after experiencing homelessness and addiction. Now, she’s taking night classes to earn her GED and plans to pursue a welding certificate. With her passion for hands-on work, Olivia wants to build a stable future.
Get to Know OliviaHow Education Impacts The Jackson Family
Meet Jayden—an honors student, athlete, and anime fan. This high school junior hopes to study aerospace engineering at Purdue. But with financial worries and a baby sibling on the way, Jayden is concerned about the cost and being far from his family.
Get to Know The Jackson FamilyHow Education Impacts The Garcia Family
Meet Elena—a single mom and veteran who is considering going back to school for a nursing degree following the death of her partner. She’s focused on finding better early childhood education for her two children while exploring ways to advance her career and create stability for her family.
Get to Know The Garcia FamilyHow Education Impacts Chris
Meet Chris—a blind substitute teacher who overcame numerous barriers to education growing up in a rural area. With the support of vocational rehabilitation services, Chris earned his bachelor’s degree. He’s exploring opportunities for further education to merge his interests in accessibility and public health.
Get to Know Chris
