Since 1988, the Detroit Regional Chamber has established itself as a prominent leader in education and talent development across the Detroit Region. A significant milestone in its history was the creation of the Sixty by 30 goal in 2016, which set an objective for 60% of residents in the Region to achieve post-high school educational attainment by 2030, and to reduce the racial equity attainment gap in half in the same time period. The State of Michigan has since adopted this goal.
Achieving the Sixty by 30 goal depends on several factors. Among these, ensuring that students have stable access to food, health care, and education is a central priority. The stability provided by these supports is vital for students to succeed academically and professionally.
Recent federal changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid benefits, as outlined by The Institute for College Access and Success, threaten the stability that students and residents rely on. These changes heighten the risk of diminished access to fundamental resources, potentially impeding progress toward the Sixty by 30 goal…