IV 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 474 
Recognizing the valuable contributions of community colleges and encouraging 
local partnerships with such institutions to train and revitalize the United 
States workforce, inspire entrepreneurship, educate skilled workers, and 
invest in local communities. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 18, 2011 
Mr. BOSWELL submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Education and the Workforce 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the valuable contributions of community colleges 
and encouraging local partnerships with such institutions 
to train and revitalize the United States workforce, in-
spire entrepreneurship, educate skilled workers, and in-
vest in local communities. 
Whereas the students in the United States are ranked 19th 
in math and 14th in science out of 31 countries, accord-
ing to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and 
Development (OECD); 
Whereas an estimated 63 percent of the anticipated job open-
ings from now to 2018 will require strong basic skills in 
math, science, and other technical areas; 
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Whereas there is a broad consensus that the long-term key 
to the continued economic competitiveness of the United 
States in an increasingly global and technological eco-
nomic market is an adequate supply of a high quality 
workforce in the science, technology, engineering, and 
math (STEM) fields, with the STEM workforce account-
ing for more than 50 percent of the Nation’s sustained 
economic growth; 
Whereas many K–12 students do not receive adequate edu-
cation, preparation, and exposure to STEM fields, often 
preventing them from pursuing STEM degrees or ca-
reers; 
Whereas the community college system provides affordable, 
accessible postsecondary options that are often flexible in 
responding to changing economic, workforce, and indus-
try needs; 
Whereas community colleges can and do partner with sec-
ondary education schools to improve STEM training and 
access, as seen with secondary high schools and with 
businesses to provide degree programs better matched 
with employer needs; 
Whereas the community college system already has an impact 
on the education of STEM professionals, as 44 percent 
of students receiving bachelors or masters degrees in 
STEM fields attended a community college at some point 
in their careers; 
Whereas an educated workforce is a key element of a strong 
labor market, innovation, United States production, and 
its economic vitality; and 
Whereas community colleges and partnerships with commu-
nity colleges present some of the best options for address-
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ing the current and anticipated shortage in the STEM- 
trained and skilled workforce: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes the valuable contributions of community colleges to-
ward revitalizing, inspiring, and training the United 
States workforce. 
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