Real Clear Education – Jack Markell
“As the world becomes more globalized and the nature of work changes, an increasing number of jobs will require both a strong basis in academics and a technical skill set. But right now, too many of our young people aren’t able to fill those jobs. The unemployment rate for Americans between the ages of 16 and 24 is nearly twice the national average. This is unacceptable. We need our students to be prepared with strong academics and skill sets to be qualified for these opportunities. America agrees.”(more)