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Why Washington Needs a Community College

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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