Data in the News: President Obama Recognizes Data Management in State of the Union
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In his latest State of the Union address from January 24, 2012, President Obama called for more resources to teach data management:
"I also hear from many business leaders who want to hire in the United States but can’t find workers with the right skills. Growing industries in science and technology have twice as many openings as we have workers who can do the job. Think about that –- openings at a time when millions of Americans are looking for work. It’s inexcusable. And we know how to fix it." (..)
“Join me in a national commitment to train 2 million Americans with skills that will lead directly to a job. My administration has already lined up more companies that want to help. Model partnerships between businesses like Siemens and community colleges in places like Charlotte, and Orlando, and Louisville are up and running. Now you need to give more community colleges the resources they need to become community career centers -– places that teach people skills that businesses are looking for right now, from data management to high-tech manufacturing.”
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The above quoted excerpts occur about 16:35 minutes into the President's address.
Sources
Video:
www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/video/2012/01/25/2012-state-union-address-enhanced-version
Excerpt:
www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2012/01/24/remarks-president-state-union-address
