Career Colleges Help Bridge America’s Skilled Worker Gap According to Imagine America Fact Book
Washington, DC (March 12, 2013) – Employment in America is shifting away from goods-producing to service-based industries – a change that is anticipated to create nearly 18 million new jobs. Jobs requiring an Associate degree or vocational award are projected to increase by 35 percent from 2010 to 2020. Currently, career colleges serve more than 3.9 million students: many who are considered non-traditional students. For the United States to remain competitive in the global economy, career colleges must remain a valued part of higher education. The Imagine America Foundation is pleased to