Public Relations

Competitiveness and the Community College

By William D. Green
Chairman and CEO, Accenture

Rapid growth in emerging economies, closer economic integration across geographies, and unparalleled advances in information and communications technologies are creating a new wave of competitive pressure for U.S. businesses and communities.

As a result, America faces the challenge of keeping its workforce competitive. The best hope for dealing with this issue lies in business and government focusing more resources on education. Fostering an environment that rewards critical-thinking skills, analytical reasoning, and problem solving is critical to a competitive future. And I believe that, in reaching for that future, the often underestimated community college will be an increasingly important player.

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