The conversation began with an idea.

Now, the research is here. Before the release of Economic Vitality and Education in the South, Part II (EVES II), SEF President & CEO Raymond C. Pierce outlined why the South's education is critical to America's economic future in his Atlanta Journal-Constitution op-ed. Now, EVES II provides the evidence, examining the opportunities and challenges shaping education and workforce systems across 17 Southern states and why expanding educational opportunity is essential to our nation's future. 📖 Read the op-ed and explore the EVES II report with the link in bio. #EVESII #EconomicVitality #WorkforceDevelopment #EducationResearch #SEF