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“We must end the school-to-prison pipeline and create a pipeline from our high schools and community colleges directly to jobs for those who choose not to attend a four-year college.” quote by Ralph Northam
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“We must end the school-to-prison pipeline and create a pipeline from our high schools and community colleges directly to jobs for those who choose not to attend a four-year college.”

Ralph Northam

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Source Speech: Education Reform Address, Virginia State Capitol, 2018

Redirecting education from punitive systems to job pathways reduces incarceration and expands opportunities for non‑college youth.

In simple terms: Create jobs for high‑school grads.

Key Takeaway

Invest in vocational training and apprenticeships.

Themes

education justice employment equity

Mood

optimistic urgent

Type

policy motivational

When to use this quote

  • high‑school counseling
  • community college programs
  • local business partnerships
  • legislative initiatives

Key Concepts

policy social reform career pathways

Questions to Reflect On

  • What jobs best match local economies?
  • How to fund apprenticeship programs?
A Different Perspective

Economic constraints may limit job creation.

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