I know Governor Bentley was at the Southern Governors Association meeting, but not sure if he stayed long enough to attend this presentation about jobs.
It implies that Southern States are emphasising four-year degree programs too much, while "middle-class" jobs are the ones needing filling...and they can pay very well indeed.
Alabama's unemployment rate hit 10% last month, double was it was three years ago.
Remember, he promised not to accept a salary till full-employment is achieved. At this rate, Governor Bentley will have to start paying the state, instead of collecting a salary.
In the photo, there's a lamp growing out of the Guv's head.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, since he's not taking a salary, is he on food stamps and other "entitlements?"
whenever you read an unemployment rate figure, add 7 or 8 percent to get what is a more accurate number. the rules are set up so that there is an undercount. on the other hand, there is an off the books economy. but if you add 7 or 8 percent you're more accurate than taking the govt number.
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