Tough times for grads seeking jobs

The workplace can be frustrating and difficult. Students who have completed their formal education — whether at the high school, college or technical school level — are often shocked by the reality of the marketplace. There are no guaranteed jobs, nor a warranty that the job you take will be rewarding or even pay enough to live the lifestyle to which you are accustomed.

To the high school Class of 2009, be assured that your education will pay off — if not now, then sometime in the future. Be patient. Those who can find work should consider themselves blessed, and those who cannot should reconsider the option of getting more education. Lanier and Athens technical colleges offer courses that are virtually free and which can better position students to compete for future jobs.

The completion of high school is a major milestone, but it is not an end as much as a beginning. The Class of ‘09 may find more challenges ahead than some previous classes, but the education members received will enable them to overcome this obstacle too.