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"I was shocked to learn that the [Erie] area had no community college. Education is a critical component for economic development throughout Pennsylvania, and community colleges play a vital role in serving as a bridge between high school and four-year institutions for certain students, as well as preparing individuals
for careers that don’t require a bachelor’s degree. Community colleges also play a crucial role in lifelong learning.
"Learning is not a once and be done with it endeavor. To remain competitive requires a lifetime of learning and skills development. Adults who lose their jobs, at whatever point in their careers, require the resources of a community college to help them learn the subject matter or skills necessary to move into the next career. Erie would do well to move on this initiative quickly.”
Secretary George E. Cornelius
Pennsylvania Department of
Community & Economic Development
Event Calendar
02/08/10
Please click here to attend our new online REthink Erie presentation from your desk. More.
News
02/07/10
The Erie Times-News Agenda 2010 stresses that "our region's future success depends on cooperation, collaboration" and highlights the community college as a way to reinvest in Erie. It's true. Our region has acute work-force needs and an eroding tax base combined with an increased demand for social services – all of which would benefit and improve from a low-cost and accessible postsecondary and job-focused option. Click here to read the article. More.
01/29/10
William Jeffress, executive director of the Booker T. Washington Center in Erie, called on leaders to continue supporting a community college for the region in a January 29 column in the Erie Times-News. Click here to read the full article. More.
01/26/10
Mary Bula, member of the REthink Erie leadership team, conducted an interview with "Community Issues" on WEFR-FM 88.1 (Family Radio) this month to discuss the REthink Erie initiative. Click here to listen to the full interview (14 min, 5 seconds) online. More.