What do comedian Billy Crystal, actor Nick Nolte, professional baseball player Nolan Ryan, and author Rita Mae Brown all have in common? Each started at their local community college and you can too.
Our economy can’t function without an educated workforce and community colleges work to meet the needs of our changing society. In fact, right here in Iowa, community colleges offer new ‘green’ courses which focus on business for the future; they also provide immediate hands on experience that today’s employers are looking for. Community colleges are on the cutting edge, meeting the needs and the influx of today’s worker.
With policy makers focusing on education in a modern world, an educated workforce is essential. Community Colleges are a great investment in your future and in our state. Support Iowa’s community colleges, it’s an opportunity you can’t afford to miss!
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