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Good Jobs Often Not Matter of Degrees

Our most competitive institutions need to make sure that people leave with the highest degree of critical skills.

Many employers complain about the lack of "soft skills," such as communication and critical thinking, as much as they do about applicants’ lack of harder skills such as math and science.

In some cases, companies are beginning to invest not only in community colleges but also looking to recruit high school students into these professions.

We have to learn to appreciate that there’s nothing wrong with a son or daughter, rather than aspiring to become a doctor or lawyer, instead, earning a good living as a plumber.

Joel Kotkin

Full Story: http://www.newgeography.com/content/004239-good-jobs-often-not-matter-degrees

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