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Community colleges: White House wants business to help place future workforce
Community colleges are the focus of a White House summit Tuesday in Washington. The Obama administration is looking to several national businesses to assist future employees coming out of community colleges find jobs.
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Obama directs $12 billion to community colleges
The goal is to help 5 million people earn degrees and certificates, especially displaced workers.
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Community colleges play key role in tough economic times
Many schools have to turn away those seeking new job skills. Proposed federal funds could help.
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A push to boost college graduation rates
Nearly half of students at four-year colleges don't finish after six years, a report finds.
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Community colleges: a great return on investment
By spending freshman and sophomore years there, parents and student can save thousands of dollars.
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