Gregoire stresses importance of continuing funds for education in tough times
Funding higher education aimed at meeting the needs of a more demanding and global marketplace will be a key focus of the National Governors Association meeting this week in Utah, Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire said Friday.
Gregoire said that as more jobs demand degrees beyond high school diplomas, it is imperative that states invest more in higher education and trade schools.
鈥淥ur work force is not prepared to meet the demands of the future,鈥 she said.