Quote by Julian Bond

As skills and energy became more of a demand, people who didn't have skills just got left behind, got shuttled to the side. Education didn't keep up with their promise. Education didn't prepare them for this new world. Jobs went overseas.

As skills and energy became more of a demand, people who did

Summary

This quote emphasizes the increasing importance of skills and energy in today's world, where those lacking these qualities are left behind. The speaker highlights how education failed to fulfill its promise by neglecting to equip individuals with the necessary skills to thrive in the evolving job market. Consequently, jobs were outsourced to other countries, further exacerbating the situation for those on the sidelines. This quote underscores the need for educational reform and acknowledgment of the changing demands of the global economy.

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