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The Clinton government proposes to restructure federal unemployment services by launching a strategy that will concentrate on training and retraining unemployed Americans with community colleges playing an important role. The government has realized the need for a highly skilled workforce and feels that community colleges are the best providers of good training at nominal prices.

Community colleges are a vital tool in economic revitalization efforts because they equip college students with skills necessary to increase both work and earning potential. Their contribution to local economy is evident in several communities such as in North and South Carolina, Ohio and Colorado. Despite the increase in enrollment, funding has not increased and several community colleges are forced to limit enrollment or eliminate expensive programs due to budget cuts.