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Graduation Speech : Office Of Academic Programs

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July 11, 2016 Dean Ore Office of Academic Programs Cecil College 1 Seahawk Dr. North East, MD 21901 Dear Dean Ore, I am sure you have seen the increasing decline in students that are college-ready, that do not require remedial classes. Businesses are also struggling with hiring employees that are unprepared in some of the basic educational skills needed to perform their duties efficiently. While studying this dilemma, I believe that I have formed a plan that could help remedy some of this problem. Businesses, schools, and colleges working closely with each other and students that are interested not only skilled trade, but also professional careers will produce a great advantage toward better-preparing our next generation for the future. According to the NEA, educational gaps are more prominent between both, ethnic groups and male or female students, and are widespread. According to Forbes.com, “Worldwide educational institutions are out of sync with employer needs. While 42% of employers believe newly educated workers are ready for work, 72% of educational institutions do. This is an enormous mismatch. Primary and secondary educational institutions are not keeping in touch with corporate recruiters and the needs of business (Bersin, 2012).” This means that schools and colleges see their graduates moving on to great jobs, appearing to be well-equipped to perform effectively, but the employers are stating that they are not as equipped as the schools and colleges

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