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Cover tuition for people working in areas of need (beyond teaching and health care)

File under: education, job training

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From: Patricia L., Augusta, GA

It's so multifaceted. We absolutely must improve the quality of basic education, including real help for kids who are falling through the cracks. Next we need to offer our young people (older ones, too) a way to obtain the education that will lead to jobs -- not just loans. But why not have a service option similar to that enjoyed by teachers and health care professionals (i.e., we'll pay for your education if you agree to work x number of years in an area of need)? Right now, we have way too many job training projects for very low-paying jobs that will give people employment but not a way out of poverty.

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