However, he says that all is not doom and gloom. More students are taking difficult courses, test scores are up, and the dropout rate is declining. Despite these gains, Krienke says that, for survival, business and industry must be involved in education. He cited the European model for success. In Europe, such students are trained and become successful technicians by completing an apprenticeship program.
Business is involved in education.
The need for technicians and paraprofessionals to run industrial operations is ever-present. He says there needs to be a better connection between business and education in this country. In conclusion, Krienke said that all of us in education are planting seeds for the future. While we may not see the fruits of our efforts immediately, we should not be discouraged. Krienke encouraged us to take lots of shots.