By raising the profile of community colleges nationwide, President Barrack Obama is hoping to induce labor recovery through the advancement of education. The president plans to align business leaders, the White House and educators in order to better enhance not only the workforce but also the strength of community colleges. The Los Angeles Times details President Obama's proposal to boost graduation rates, and the working coalition with companies to provide jobs to graduates. Companies that have signed on such as McDonald's and Gap, according to USA Today, are looking to hire up to 1,2000 graduates from community colleges in the next year. While the first two articles seem to be in favor of the Obama's summit, the The New York Times argues whether or not the plan will benefit the economy due to the already minimal government funding to community colleges.
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President Obama remarks alongside Dr. Jill Biden at the Community College Summit in the East Room at the White House in Washington, October 5, 2010. (Photo Credit: Jim Young, REUTERS) |
-Ida Corporal 10/5/2010
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