Penny wise, pound foolish
Even in an economy in which companies are cutting back and thousands of jobs are being eliminated, thousands of this spring's college graduates are finding a strong job market.
That's especially true for graduates of high tech programs, but even liberal arts graduates are landing jobs.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that over-all hiring is up from a year ago, and salaries have increased -- some by as much as 11.5 percent.
As in recent years, students with computer-related majors in two-year and four-year programs are having the easiest time landing a job. This year they're followed closely by teachers. With efforts afoot to decrease class sizes and with baby boomers who entered the teaching field reaching retirement age, there's a new demand for qualified teachers.
Worth noting: Ohio's legislators should take note of what's happening on campuses this spring as they debate the state's budget. The General Assembly's present inclination seems to be to bolster spending for elementary and secondary education by cutting spending at the state's universities.
Short-changing education at any level is false economy. Pennies saved today will cost the state dollars in the future.