Education Key for Future Plans

Americans nationwide are feeling the effect of the “Great Recession”. Not only have unemployment rates dramatically increased, more and more people are taking college courses to earn accreditation for another job skill. Still, the most important thing however is graduating from high school or even college.—simply having a high school GED or college degree greatly improves chances of getting or receiving a job. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released that from the 10 percent jobless rate—15.3 percent were workers who never graduated from high school, 10.5 for high school graduates, 9 percent for people who attended college, and 5 percent with a four year degree or higher. Furthermore, according to Bob Wise, who leads the Alliance for Excellent Education in Washington D.C., if more people had a high school diploma or college degree, it could potentially cause more spending and job growth. For example, the high school and college graduates would have a job, and in the middle of their career, have the ability to spend more. Thus, in spending more, the economy could slowly regain its normal vitality.

In addition, it brings to light how high school administrative staff should focus on different career paths for high school students. Instead of solely emphasizing a four year university route, high school guidance counselors should motivate students to achieve within his or her potential, not limiting the student to one option. Nevertheless, finishing up high school and college will always be in that individual’s best interest. Not only does it heightens one’s chance of landing a job, it will lead to future economic security.