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Jennifer Ettinger, (p) 202-587-1614,jettinger@ourfuture.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
07/14/2009
PRESIDENT OBAMA’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE INITIATIVE KEY FOR JOBLESS WORKERS DURING ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY
Campaign for College Affordability coordinator Robert M. Brandon said today that President Obama’s public investment in the nation's community colleges is especially important for jobless workers during periods of economic uncertainty. President Obama proposed a $12 billion effort to help institutions reach, teach and train more people for "the jobs of the future" today at Macomb Community College in Warren, Michigan.
STATEMENT OF ROBERT M. BRANDON
The president’s commitment to investing in community colleges is a testament to the value these institutions have in communities across the nation for a number of reasons.
They allow an affordable pathway to a four-year college or university for many Americans. Community colleges are at the forefront in training the next generation of workers in new-economy jobs. And particularly in these times of economic uncertainty, they provide opportunities for retraining and skill enhancement for those who have lost their jobs.
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The Campaign for America's Future (CAF) is a center for ideas and action that works to build an enduring majority for progressive change. The Campaign advances a progressive economic agenda and a vision of the future that works for the many, not simply the few. The Campaign is leading the fight for America's priorities - for good jobs and a sustainable economy, and for strengthening the safety net.
