Former GlaxoSmithKline CEO and Chairman Robert Ingram feels that North Carolina Community College graduates are well-prepared for the state’s ever-growing pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing job market. Ingram explains that this was an integral factor in Glaxo’s decision to site and grow their Zebulon, NC production facility. He notes that schools like Wake Technical Community College… READ MORE
How Important is a College Degree When Getting a Job? [INFOGRAPHIC]
How important is a college degree when getting a job? In 2012, the unemployment rate for people with a 4-year college degree is a whopping 7 points lower than the unemployment rate for those that have a high school diploma. Achieving a degree is one of the surest ways to set yourself up for success…. READ MORE
John Sanders – “as far as practicable … free of expense.”
North Carolina’s constitution includes an unusual provision that requires the state legislature to provide North Carolinians with a college education for “as far as practicable … free of expense.” John Sanders, the man who wrote those lines in the state’s 1971 constitution, talks about the history of the provision, as well as what might happen… READ MORE
Jobs of the Future Will Require a College Degree [INFOGRAPHIC]
The pursuit of higher education is always great decision and a valuable asset, and the importance of higher education continues to grow. It’s projected that by 2018, 63% of jobs will require a post-secondary education. Will North Carolina be ready? Your support for higher education in North Carolina will help to develop a strong, competent… READ MORE
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