EDUCATION SUCCESS

Young people must be equipped with a good education in order to increase their chances of success.  Students who fail to graduate from high school face a very bleak future. Because the basic skills conveyed in high school and higher education are essential for success in today’s economy, students who do not receive these skills are likely to suffer with significantly reduced earnings and employment prospects. In short, high school graduation and higher education are important predictors of young people’s life prospects (NM Adolescent Health Data Report, 2008).