State, federal cuts to education programs will hurt Lehigh Valley students, employers

State, federal cuts to education programs will hurt Lehigh Valley students, employers

Investing in the education of the Lehigh Valley’s children is crucial to our long term economic well-being.  Currently, the Lehigh Valley is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation for business development. Unemployment is low, Gross domestic product growth is high and median household income is outpacing inflation. In order to sustain this growth, the area must have high quality workers with the education and skills required by employers…