We were thrilled that community colleges were a topic of discussion during the first presidential debate. Both President Obama and Governor Romney underscored the critical need for businesses to forge partnerships with community colleges.
President Obama said:
As candidates present their plans for job growth during this election, we look at a critical component of training the next generation labor force: community colleges.
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