12 For Life is a public and private partnership, Southwire and local school systems designed, to address the issues facing high school students that may keep them from graduating and reverse the high school dropout trend.
For information on high school graduation and dropout rates and other education issues, please visit the list of resources provided below.
Resources
- US Department of Education
- KIDS COUNT Data Center (The Annie E. Casey Foundation)
- Georgia Department of Education
- Techical College System of Georgia
- Carroll County Schools (Georgia)
- Alabama Department of Education
- Florence City Schools (Alabama)
We are actively reversing the dropout trend in Georgia. We've graduated 275 students in our first four years, far exceeding our goal of 175 High School Graduates by 2012. Learn more +
12 For Life is not a Vocational/Technical program. We focus on students rather than specific skills to ensure individuals have the work and life skills they need to succeed.
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Schools and private businesses committed to education & community can build sustainable programs. Doing the right thing pays for itself.
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Students can succeed at School and Work without the compromise. Our students stay in school, earn money, and learn the skills employers look for. Learn more +
Since the 1950's, Southwire has emphasized giving back to the community. 12 for Life is a natural extension of our outreach to improve our community.
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12 for Life is a successful model for other businesses and schools. Find out how to improve graduation rates and impact long-term earning capacity for your entire community.
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