Obama promises investment in tech education

Obama promises investment in tech education

Speaking to students from the Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, New York, on Monday, President Obama unveiled his "innovation strategy" that proposes to use $100 billion of the economic stimulus funds to support entrepreneurship, education, infrastructure and other investments.

The president's argument is that by providing education and training opportunities so that American workers can gain the skills that will be necessary to succeed in the economy of the future, the foundations of the nation's economy will be made more stable and it will become more competitive globally.

"We know that the nation that out-educates us today will out-compete us tomorrow," he said.

He singled out the high-tech sector as a place where innovation and job growth will be the most dynamic in the years to come.

Those who would like to reap the benefits of the opportunities awaiting those who enter the technology market may consider pursuing a degree in computer science or engineering. Both traditional and online programs exist to accommodate the needs of different types of students.

Financing higher education may also become easier as the president stressed his administration's efforts to increase the availability of government grants, simplify student aid applications and update the GI Bill.