Among other things, the recommendations encourage companies to partner with colleges, school districts and community colleges to better align student learning with employers’ needs.
“The Business Roundtable hit the nail on the head: education has to play a key role in revitalizing our economy,” said Miller. “As our economy continues to change shape and new industries continue to emerge and grow, we have to ensure we are preparing our next generation of workers with the skills they will need to compete. Developing strong partnerships between the business community and our classrooms and campuses is smart policy. This report reinforces the need for Congress to enact the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act as we work on short-term and long-term strategies for building a lasting economic recovery.”
Miller is the author of the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, which makes unprecedented investments to make college affordable and accessible and boost the number of U.S. college graduates. One of the bill’s key provisions is President Obama’s community college initiative, which will help build a 21st century workforce by incentivizing partnerships between community colleges, businesses, job training and adult education programs. The House passed the bill in September, the Senate is expected to consider the legislation soon. For more information, click here.
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