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Berkshire Compact

Mission Statement 

The Berkshire Compact for Education is a group of regional civic, education, and business leaders who seek to ensure the well-being of each individual and the strength of our economy and community by raising the educational access, aspirations, and attainment of all Berkshire County residents.

The Compact's work focuses on:

  • Raising aspirations among Berkshire County residents to view a minimum of 16 years of education or training as the norm.
  • Convening county stakeholders to ensure that Berkshire residents have adequate access to education.
  • Encouraging area residents to obtain the skills, technologies and tools they need to enjoy the opportunities presented by the evolving local economy.
  • Raising aspirations among Berkshire County residents to view a minimum of 16 years of education or training as the norm.
  • Convening county stakeholders to ensure that Berkshire residents have adequate access to education.
  • Encouraging area residents to obtain the skills, technologies and tools they need to enjoy the opportunities presented by the evolving local economy.