State of the Union 2011 Emphasizes Education and Jobs

Last weeks State of the Union address highlighted the need to support and encourage education and innovation in order to create jobs and prepare the workforce of the future. For an in-depth look at what the President said and what it means to students and adult learners read the following articles from U.S. News University Directory. 

Where Will the Jobs Come From in the Next 10 Years
Promoting private sector job growth and restoring American competitiveness were at the centerpiece of President Obama’s 2011 State of the Union Address on Jan. 25.

Making College Education Accessible and Affordable
In his 2011 State of the Union address, President Obama stressed the importance of increasing the quality and availability of education.

"We Do Big Things"
In his State of the Union 2011 address, the President spoke plainly about what America must do to compete in the 21st Century.

January 2011 In-Demand Careers Spotlight

Human Resource Managers - With 22% job growth projected during the next decade and average earnings ranging from $74, 000 to over $124, 000 it is easy to see why human resources is an in-demand field.



More In-Demand High-Paying Careers

• Public Relations Manager - Over 13% job growth expected and yearly earnings potential of $125,000 or more.
• Physical Therapist Jobs - Strong demand through 2018 and average earnings between $62,000 and $87,000 a year.
• Market Research Analyst Careers - Job growth estimates of 26% over the next 8 to ten years and yearly salary between $44,000 and $85,000 qualify market analyst as a hot career.