New Poll Gauges San Antonio's Local Economy and Jobs Situation; Citizens Say Education Is Key
U.S. Newswire › November 23, 2004
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Citizens of San Antonio think their city is a great place to live and work, but they are worried about the city's employment situation and look to government to play a role, especially in improving public education.
A well-educated workforce is considered a critical element in creating jobs. Two in five describe high-quality public schools as an absolute priority for creating a good environment for employment and creating jobs, with an additional 47 percent describing it as a high priority. Improving education also is perceived as the most effective way for local and state government to attract businesses.See the full content of this document
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New Poll Gauges San Antonio's Local Economy and Jobs Situation; Citizens Say Education Is Key
According to respondents, good wages, health benefits and opportunities for advancement equals a good job. Nine in ten say that providing good wages or salary is critical/very important, followed closely by health insurance (87%) and opportunities for advancement (81 percent).
On a list of local issues, improving education (28 percent) and attracting new jobs and businesses (27 percent) rank ...See the full content of this document
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