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Clinton Quote by George Packer

“Hillary Clinton said we need to bring back vocational education in high school. We need to support community colleges. We need to make sure that people who are not going to finish college have a job waiting for them and the skills to do the job. These are all - have become fairly standard…” quote by George Packer
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“Hillary Clinton said we need to bring back vocational education in high school. We need to support community colleges. We need to make sure that people who are not going to finish college have a job waiting for them and the skills to do the job. These are all - have become fairly standard Democratic policy positions.”

George Packer

About This Quote

Source Article: The New Yorker, 2020

He outlines Democratic support for vocational training, community college funding, and job pathways for non‑college graduates.

In simple terms: Support practical education and job readiness.

Key Takeaway

Invest in vocational and community college programs.

Themes

education employment policy equity

Mood

thoughtful optimistic

Type

policy informative

When to use this quote

  • career counseling
  • policy advocacy
  • education reform

Key Concepts

vocational training workforce development

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can society balance academic and vocational pathways?
  • What incentives encourage enrollment in trade schools?
A Different Perspective

Funding constraints may limit program reach.

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