Today, President Obama visited Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, Virginia where he discussed the importance of training and preparing our workforce to compete for manufacturing jobs of the future.
The manufacturing sector currently employs over 11 million Americans and serves as the backbone of communities and families across the country. Thanks to several new commitments by the private sector, community colleges and the National Association of Manufacturers as part of the Skills for America’s Future initiative, 500,000 community college students across the country will have the opportunity to get industry-accepted credentials for manufacturing jobs that companies across the country are looking to fill.
In his remarks today, President Obama stressed the importance of matching the skills manufacturers need with curriculums at local community colleges, stating that the “goal isn’t just making sure that somebody has got a certificate or a diploma. The goal is to make sure your degree helps you to get a promotion or a raise or a job.”
Fonte: White House