Employers are looking for workers who can count, who can estimate, who can measure. They are looking for workers who can solve problems. Colleges and universities are looking for students who do not require remedial math classes. We have also learned that companies are looking for workers who are computer literate. More and more jobs now require workers who have computer skills.
Colleges now require students to use computers to do research, to produce papers.
We have a few ideas and a willingness to pitch in because we think it can make a difference. A number of us were involved a few years ago in fighting to keep our Navy base here. We know that this community can do powerful things when it comes together. And now we know we will need the help of people like yourself for all of us to succeed. It will take a concerted effort over time for our community to become more proficient in math and technology.