C O N T I N U I N G & G R A D U AT E
Is Your Business "Future Ready"? Join Simpson College in taking the Pledge As a Simpson College alum, we know you value higher education. As a business and community leader, you also recognize the importance of workforce planning. The State of Iowa and Greater Des Moines Partnership see the pivotal role that higher education plays in workforce readiness.
What is Future Ready? Future Ready DSM is an initiative to ensure that 75 percent of Greater Des Moines (DSM) working-age adults have degrees, certificates and other credentials by 2025. By pledging to join Future Ready DSM, your organization is promising to: • I dentify your employees who have yet to gain postsecondary experience and help them get on track to meet future demands. • E ducate your employees and provide tuition support for them to complete their degrees and receive advanced training to meet your company’s changing needs.
75% ENSURE THAT
of Des Moines working-age adults have degrees by 2025
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S I M P S O N CO L L E G E
Simpson’s Continuing and Graduate Program is uniquely positioned to be your higher education partner in getting your workforce Future Ready. We are: • Ranked nationally among the top colleges and universities for return on investment and quality online instruction • Offer convenient evening courses in West Des Moines • Award college credit for what employees already know through the Life Experience Program Take the Future Ready DSM Pledge and partner with Simpson to ensure your team members gain the knowledge, critical thinking and practical skills needed to meet your future workforce needs.
