Statewide Events
Green Bay / Oshkosh
Secretary of State La Follette will participate in Higher Education Day Events in Green Bay and Oshkosh. More…
Milwaukee / Kenosha /
Beloit / Fond du Lac
State Treasurer Sass will visit with students at the South Division High School in Milwaukee. More…
Appleton / Green Bay
First Lady Jessica Doyle will attend three events in Green Bay and Appleton. More...
Madison
State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster will meet with the State Superintendent's Collaborative Council. More...
Higher Education Day is a part of Money Smart Week Wisconsin
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Join us in recognizing Higher Education Day as an important step in planning your educational future.
Wisconsin’s Governor, Lt. Governor, Secretary of State, State Treasurer and Superintendent of Public Instruction have collaborated together in a joint proclamation to designate this day Higher Education Day. This website is intended to give you the information and tools to create events and programs marking the day and encouraging our citizens to seek higher education. Please use this site to learn more about the intent of the day and the various events going on around the state.
ABOUT HIGHER EDUCATION DAY
The day is set aside to raise awareness among all citizens that higher education in Wisconsin is accessible and to inspire students of all ages to reach for post-secondary education as a goal. Higher Education Day was created to educate children and adults about saving for post-secondary education by making them aware of the savings and financial assistance programs available to them through EdVest and other resources. The organizers of Higher Education Day will call attention to these important issues:
- Wisconsin is faced with a changing economy that emphasizes global competition and developing technology through all facets of business. Given this change, the pursuit of higher education is critical to keep our work force competitive and successful.
- The future will require workers who are flexible and creative—able to adapt to changing situations in business and personal life. Post-secondary education will provide the training and education necessary to make our children problem solvers and leaders.
- One of the most important things we can do for our children is to provide them with possibilities for their future. By saving for higher education, those possibilities multiply. And by increasing awareness of savings programs, the promise of higher education becomes more accessible.
- The state has created many incentives for families to save for and afford higher education. Programs exist to help families reach the goal of post-secondary education and representatives from these programs will join with us in promoting Higher Education Day.
