This issue helps local individuals, families, and our economy by:

• Keeping tuition low, so Tri-C is affordable and available to anyone who needs it.

• Making sure the college’s hundreds of programs and educational and training equipment are up-to-date to prepare students for in-demand careers.

• Hiring and retaining talented faculty members who focus on student success.

• Graduating students in the jobs the community depends on such as in health care, advanced manufacturing, business, technology, public safety, and other good jobs.

• Delivering important innovations like Tri-C access centers in neighborhoods, education and job training programs for small and growing businesses, and more collaboration with high schools.

• Upgrading skills to help people advance their careers or change job fields.

• Preparing students to transfer to universities, while lowering the cost of college.