Deb Tilley, a JobPath participant, shared her daily mantra with the Mayor and City Council on Tuesday: “I will go to class. I will pass my exams. I will graduate. I will get a job. I will succeed in my career.” Deb will graduate from Pima Community College on May 19th as a Dental Assistant. She is a recently divorced homemaker who cares for her invalid mother and has a son who is both a veteran and a JobPath student in the PCC Aviation Technology Program. Roughly 30 Pima County Interfaith leaders and JobPath participants stood with Deb in support of JobPath funding. Tim Walrath, from new PCICEO member Northwest Community Church, then told the Council, that these are the ‘second chance’ people that warrant the City’s investment.
Business leader and JobPath Board Member Bruce Dusenberry said funding JobPath makes great economic sense as well. A new study, “Long Term Impacts of JobPath Graduates on Pima County” showed that graduate wages triple, and that the Tucson economy benefits because nearly 80% remain in Pima County for the long-haul to work, raise families, and buy cars and houses. Deb also said she’s already been offered a job!
View/download the Applied Economics Study HERE.
Business leader and JobPath Board Member Bruce Dusenberry said funding JobPath makes great economic sense as well. A new study, “Long Term Impacts of JobPath Graduates on Pima County” showed that graduate wages triple, and that the Tucson economy benefits because nearly 80% remain in Pima County for the long-haul to work, raise families, and buy cars and houses. Deb also said she’s already been offered a job!
View/download the Applied Economics Study HERE.
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