Our Mission
55 by ‘25 is a community-action campaign coordinated by Hawaii P-20 Partnerships for Education that raises awareness in Hawaii’s education.
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The Pipeline
We work to strengthen the education pipeline from early childhood through higher education so that all students achieve career and college success.
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The Beginning
Preparation for college starts in a child’s earliest years. Support the campaign to help achieve the 55 by ‘25 goal.
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Together We Can!
Let’s collaborate and create plans to better prepare students for college and career success.
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Support Us!
Our goal: to have 55% of working age adults hold a 2- or 4-year college degree by the year 2025!
Together We Can!
Whether you’re a student, parent, employee, employer or retiree, a better-educated work force benefits all of us. Our statewide goal is to have 55% of working age adults hold a 2- or 4-year college degree by the year 2025.
Join us and pledge your support today!
What is 55 by ‘25?
Our Mission
55 by ’25 is a community-action campaign coordinated by Hawaii P-20 Partnerships for Education, that raises awareness, creates urgency, and invites community-wide participation to achieve Hawaii’s education goal: 55 percent of working age adults (25–64 years old) having a two- or four-year degree by the year 2025. To achieve this important goal, support is needed for students and teachers across the education spectrum—from early childhood through college completion.
The 55 by ’25 campaign urges businesses, community and civic organizations, parents and students to make education a high priority and to join the thousands of people in Hawaii who are already working hard to achieve the 55 by ‘25 goal.
News
Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) high school graduates are better prepared for college and are enrolling at four-year campuses at higher rates than ever before.
This year’s Class of 2017 seniors had the highest number of Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completed in the past four years statewide.
Success Stories
UC Davis, Here they Come!
This summer, 24 students from Wai‘anae, Honoka‘a, Ka‘u, Molokai and Kohala high schools journeyed on a Northern California college tour hosted by GEAR UP Hawai‘i.
Students GEAR UP for Summer
Summer Programs expanded this year with on-site courses at Washington Middle, Kaimuki High, Hilo High, Honoka‘a High, Honolulu Community College, Kapi‘olani Community College and UH West Oahu.
Our Progress
As of 2015, 43.7 percent of Hawaii’s working age adults (ages 25–64) held a two- or four-year degree, according to U.S.Census Data.
Since the launch of the Hawai‘i Graduation Initiative, the University of Hawai‘i has awarded thousands more degrees and certificates.
A higher percentage of Hawai‘i DOE graduates enroll in college immediately after graduating, at 56% over the last two years.
Why College
We are excited to feature our new 55 by ʻ25 commercials that highlight current high school and college students sharing their hopes and dreams about why a college degree is important to them.
Liza - Kaimuki HS
Akira - UH Manoa
Shirell - UH West Oahu
To view other spots click here.
Testimonials
View testimonials from students of all ages on what college means to them.
Randie/Reese - Manoa Elementary
Diana - UH Manoa
Testimonials
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“As Hawaii’s largest health care provider, we are always looking for skilled workers to fill a range of positions at our four hospitals and more than 50 outpatient clinics and service sites located statewide. Ensuring Hawaii’s emerging workforce is prepared to fill these jobs and the many others needed across all industries is very important to us. We encourage everyone in Hawaii, especially our business community, to join us in supporting this effort so we can meet the goal of 55 percent of working age adults holding a college degree by 2025.”
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