Today, the accelerating pace of technological development demands manpower with new and ever improving qualifications. Trained and skilled personnel are vitally needed in many fields. By 1970, it is estimated that one-fourth of the United States labor force will be working in para-professional, technical positions which did not even exist in 1930. In the near future, some 50 per cent of all the nation's workmen will be employed at levels requiring a minimum of 14 years of education. Advisory Committees help Cuyahoga Community College create programs and courses designed to prepare today's youth and adults for tomorrow's work world. Civic-minded representatives of business, industry, government, health agencies, public service and labor serve on these advisory groups. They assist the College in the identification of needs and the development of all Technical-Occupational Programs.
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