George Landegger has long been a supporter of higher education. He
funds numerous scholarships and is even the chairman of the Higher
Education Commission in the state of Alabama. He wants to make everyone
aware of the benefits of higher education and help make it possible for
everyone.
People who attend college are much more likely to find
better-paying jobs and jobs that they enjoy.
They may also experience greater cultural awareness. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median weekly earnings in 2014 for high school graduates aged 25 and older were $668, while the median for individuals aged 25 and older with bachelor's degrees was $1,101. College can also affect unemployment rates. The BLS reported that those with high school diplomas experienced a 6% unemployment rate in 2014. The unemployment rate for those who held bachelor's degrees was only 3.5%.
Statistics also show that people who have attended college are much less likely to live in poverty. They are more likely to spend money in a way that benefits the economy and also volunteer to help with community issues and improve the areas where they live. When a person attends college, he or she may also become more confident in his or her abilities and skills and will have a broader range of career options. This, in turn, gives college graduate more freedom and control over their lives. George Landegger hopes to make it possible for more people to receive a higher education and complete college.
They may also experience greater cultural awareness. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median weekly earnings in 2014 for high school graduates aged 25 and older were $668, while the median for individuals aged 25 and older with bachelor's degrees was $1,101. College can also affect unemployment rates. The BLS reported that those with high school diplomas experienced a 6% unemployment rate in 2014. The unemployment rate for those who held bachelor's degrees was only 3.5%.
Statistics also show that people who have attended college are much less likely to live in poverty. They are more likely to spend money in a way that benefits the economy and also volunteer to help with community issues and improve the areas where they live. When a person attends college, he or she may also become more confident in his or her abilities and skills and will have a broader range of career options. This, in turn, gives college graduate more freedom and control over their lives. George Landegger hopes to make it possible for more people to receive a higher education and complete college.
