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.