The National Association of Manufacturers, among other businesses, is telling the government: “Fix The Schools”!
Most solo entrepreneurs don’t notice the problem as much. They have drive and desire that may overcome any lack of basic skills that stands in their way.
But it can become a problem when hiring other people and expanding your business. Then home and small businesses join the other employers bemoaning the poor quality of High School graduates. Representatives of the nation’s businesses state that “40 percent of employers think high school graduates aren’t prepared for entry-level jobs because of inadequate skills in reading, writing and math.”
jaeda on August 28th, 2008 at 12:02 am
yes! that’s very true, thought they finish their studies.. they haven’t mold enough due to lack of knowledge.