Allow Quote by Thomas Perez
“Community colleges provide higher education where people live, helping to build strong ladders of opportunity that allow people to secure a foothold in the middle class.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks at Community College Summit, 2015
Community colleges enable local access to higher education, creating pathways to middle‑class stability.
In simple terms: Local colleges help people rise economically.
Key Takeaway
Support local colleges for economic mobility.
Themes
education
economy
social mobility
Mood
optimistic
pragmatic
Type
policy
inspirational
When to use this quote
- students seeking degrees
- workers upgrading skills
- regional development
- policy planning
Key Concepts
accessibility
human capital
equity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can communities sustain college funding?
- What barriers prevent enrollment?
A Different Perspective
Funding constraints can limit program quality.
