In the midst of our nationwide push for degree completion, success requires a renewed focus on two-year degrees, according to a new report
. Community colleges are often underfunded, require more remediation than four-year schools, and enroll a higher percentage of low-income and working students.
The bright side? Community colleges are more affordable and accessible -- and many in-demand jobs require some post-secondary education, but not necessarily a four-year degree.
Reports the
Christian Science Monitor:
"Many of the new jobs of the next decade or so will require some college after high school, but not necessarily a four-year degree … so [increasing two-year degrees] can have a significant impact on our economy," says Jim Hull, a senior policy analyst at NSBA's Center for Public Education and author of the report.
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here.