“The rapid deterioration of education has been recognized as a national problem for the past several years. Consequently, American businesses must meet the immediate challenge of poorly-educated people in today's workforce by strengthening employee training programs.”

—  Gregory Balestrero

Public power (1990) Volume 48. American Public Power Association. p. 9
1990s

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