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Article: REPORT: RECRUITS LESS-EDUCATED ; In 2007, 71% had at least a high school diploma; in 2005, 83.5% had one
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- The Gazette
- Article date:
- January 23, 2008
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The Army is falling further behind in its effort to recruit
soldiers who have at least a high school diploma, according to a
report released Tuesday.
About 71 percent of the Army's 67,398 recruits last year had at
least a high school education, the National Priorities Project think
tank said in a study examining the traits of new military personnel.
That's down from 83.5 percent who had at least a high school diploma
in 2005.
The Department of Defense has a goal of 90 percent of recruits
having at least a high school diploma, citing research that shows
most of those recruits finish their first enlistment.
Figures for Colorado roughly track with those of the nation.
Three years ago, 83 ...