Congressman Ed Markey once said, “Our nation’s security, economy, and place on the world stage depends on the success of our educational system.” America has always been seen as the shining beacon of democracy and has led the world through its security and economic strength. The recent drops in the economy have hurt the American image throughout the world; it is time for that to be changed.
Education leads to hope in the future. According to President Obama, “Education might not always lead to employment, but it always leads to employability.” As the economy continues to recover and grow, new jobs will be created. Every new job created must be filled with a well-trained, well-educated person. This, of course, requires a college education. In many cases, the best jobs require post-baccalaureate degrees.
A recent Harvard University study found that only 23% of Americans have received a college degree. And only 7% of those 23% have received a post-baccalaureate degree. The potential of American job quality can improve greatly as the percentage of Americans with college degrees increases.
Every position filled is another small step in building the strength of this nation’s economy. The road is not easy, but hope can always be found in any situation. Even though the economic troubles are not yet over, every dollar spent on education is a dollar invested into the well-being of the greatest country on earth.
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