Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: Amy Klobuchar on no free 4 year college [View all]dawg day
(7,947 posts)54. And they might get a job after two year of CC which gets them tuition benefits
I'm a CC teacher. I very much believe in the more focused education for those who need/want to start their careers soon.
It's a terrific investment for our country-- think about it.... low-income bright kids can go to CC and get an associates degree or one-year certification in jobs that are needed-- nursing assistent, cyber-security, electronics, respiratory therapy, paralegal.
They will come out and get a job and spend 50 years contributing to the economy and being able to support their families. There is literally no better investment for the United States.
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
112 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
I said 4 years, not 2 years. I think most people could accept the idea of taxpayers
pnwmom
Feb 2019
#87
I agree with her. For most people, 2 years of CC is better than a 4 year degree.
marylandblue
Feb 2019
#2
And they might get a job after two year of CC which gets them tuition benefits
dawg day
Feb 2019
#54
There is no income test...that was horrible in Georgia's hope scholorship program...as the wealthy
Demsrule86
Feb 2019
#71
I agree with her. Maybe free for children in families with under $500,000 gross income for all
allgood33
Feb 2019
#18
Unless there is a plan to shore up General Education (K-12), then this is a waste
Lithos
Feb 2019
#20
Right. We need to expect more from our candidates if we actually want to get more relief than the
KPN
Feb 2019
#76
Yes, and the "middle class" is mostly in the richer half of the income distribution
Recursion
Feb 2019
#35
"The middle class is doing fine ...". How do you define "fine" Recursion? I'm curious about that.
KPN
Feb 2019
#66
Unless it's made ALOT more affordable there are plenty of poor people who will be
onecaliberal
Feb 2019
#37
mealy. wimped out. go bold or stay home. the moron is gonna promise the barn.
pansypoo53219
Feb 2019
#105
Given the existence of online learning, I don't see why this is such a big deal.
Vinca
Feb 2019
#111