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Community College Initiative

President George W. Bush speaks with participants during a discussion on job training and the economy at Owens Community College in Perrysburg Township, Ohio, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004. White House photo by Eric Draper. President Bush announced a new $250 million initiative to enhance work force training programs at U.S. community colleges. President Bush visited Owens Community College in Toledo, Ohio and Mesa Community College in Phoenix recently to discuss the new initiative. The community college provides a local and flexible system for matching skilled workers to local employers.