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Supporting the President's Workforce and American Graduation Initiatives

Posted on 03/08/2010

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In 2009, President Barack Obama called for a new commitment to improving the education and skills of America's workforce. Jobs requiring at least an associate degree "are projected to grow twice as fast as those requiring no college experience." The President has asked that every American commit to at least one year or more of higher education or career training.

The National Council of State Directors of Adult Education (NCSDAE) responded to this call for action with Volume II of the publication Supporting the President's Workforce and American Graduation Initiatives, which will:

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