Hard Times Are Driving People Back to School: Enrollment Rises As Many Retrain, Prepare for Future

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The way Matt Spurrier sees it, a troubled economy is the perfect time to head back to class. Which Schoolis Rightfor You? The Pontiac man, who recently finished up five years in the Marines, is one of the many students who are driving up enrollment at metro Detroit community colleges and universities, despite concerns that shrinking paychecks would force students to ... Full Story

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