​creating  a culture  of education  in muncie  and delaware county
What does it take to support a family in Delaware County, Indiana?
Full-Time Work   
1 Adult
1 Adult +
​1 Child
1 Adult +
​2 Children
2 Adults
2 Adults + 1 Child
2 Adults + 2 Children
Living Wage
$10.93
$22.40
$27.56
$17.49
$21.31
$23.80
Required Income
$22,734
$46,592
$57,325
$36,379
$44,325
$49,504
When 2 adults are present in the home, there is less financial burden for childcare costs. Unfortunately, this burden is often carried by the many single mothers in our community, putting them at a greater economic disadvantage.
SOURCE: Living Wage Calculator, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

GOAL


DETERMINING THE FUTURE OF MUNCIE AND DELAWARE COUNTY FAMILIES
Adopt a Cradle to Career framework
Adopt targets for each step in the educational attainment process
Achieve designation as a Talent Development Hub by Lumina Foundation
% of Delaware County residents ages 25+ will have
​a high level certificate, Associate, Bachelors Degree, or above

WHY?
% of JOBS IN THE U.S. WILL REQUIRE
POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION OR TRAINING ​BY 2020
RECOGNIZING COMMUNITY CHALLENGES
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Quality of place is natural outcome of strong educational attainment levels
HEALTH
Low hospital payer mix threatens health care
POVERTY
Low wages prevent families from achieving full potential


We must prepare today's youth for jobs that do not yet exist, but make up the high-demand, high-pay work of tomorrow.
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USING A NATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR
1. CREATING  TARGETS
2. MEASURING  THE  BASELINE
3. TRACKING  PROGRESS 
​IS ESSENTIAL TO MAKING CHANGE

HOW?


MOBILIZING COMMUNITY STRENGTHS
ENGAGEMENT
Strong community leadership and volunteer base
HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Opportunity for health advancements
EDUCATION
Muncie is rich in educational resources
CIVIC ENHANCEMENT
Vibrant quality of life assets

who?


NO SINGLE ORGANIZATION, SCHOOL, NONPROFIT, OR INDIVIDUAL CAN ACCOMPLISH THE GOALS ALONE
ALL SEGMENTS OF THE COMMUNITY HAVE A STAKE IN THE FUTURE SUCCESS OF MUNCIE AND DELAWARE COUNTY