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Ron Johnson: “40 to 50% of recent college graduates that are either…”

Featuring: Ron Johnson, Republican | U.S. Senate, Wisconsin

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Chairman Johnson's full remarks at HSGAC hearing on education and student achievement

Published | Video Starts at 19:07

Among those who borrow, yes. Yeah. Among those borrowing and 50%. And this I really want to hone in on this. 40 to 50% of recent college graduates that are either unemployed or employed in positions that require no college education whatsoever. is how much of that is due to the fact that the degree programs aren't matching what employers are looking for. I mean on one hand you can say, well if you need welders, you need manufacturers. (19:07–19:15)

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