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Why Washington Needs a Community College
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The Washington Post
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July 6, 2008
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Our nation's capital needs a resource that every large city
except Washington has: a community college. Community colleges
provide training for "middle skill" jobs -- those that require
less than a four-year degree but more than a high school diploma.
They launch students into four-year programs, work closely with
regional employers to help them prepare and retain skilled and
qualified workers, and offer accessible, affordable courses for
adults who need to enhance their job skills. Community colleges
thrive in the Washington suburbs -- Northern Virginia Community
College, Montgomery College and Prince George's Community College
are vibrant institutions -- but they have no counterpart ...
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