The Great 'College for All' Debate.

The article discusses an announcement made by U.S. President Barack Obama concerning the need for post-secondary educational programs which ensure that graduates will have jobs as opposed to merely receiving a certificate or diploma. It is attested that this rhetoric differs from the frequently espoused notion that all U.S. students should attend college. A report issued by the Harvard Graduate School of Education is examined, which states that many jobs requiring an education beyond high school will not necessarily require a bachelor’s degree. The earning potential for a worker holding a post-secondary certificate or an associate’s degree is discussed.