The skill set required to attain quality employment is not being fully addressed
in the community colleges (Business-Higher Education Forum, 2011; Corporate
Voices for Working Families, 2011; Daggett, 2011; Laanan, Compton, & Friedel,
2006). This disconnect produces laborers with skill sets that do not meet the needs
of employers. Ironically, while the need for employees with increased skills rises
annually (Augustine et al., 2010), many graduates have difficulty finding employment
in their career areas (Corporate Voices for Working Families). Minimizing this
disconnect will supply businesses with the skilled employees they need, thereby
increasing graduate placement.