#AmericaInRealization

Economy – Employment

• U.S. Jobless Claims Fall to 294,000: 14-Year Low Last Week, Signaling Continued Improvement in Labor Market [WSJ]

Business – Auto

• GM CEO Mary Barra Sees U.S. Auto Industry Gains in 2015 [WSJ]

“Growth To Be Bolstered By Younger Buyers, Lower Fuel Prices”

• Mercedes-Benz Moving U.S. Headquarters to Atlanta [WSJ]

Business – Retail

• Macy’s Weighs Off-Price Version of Namesake Stores; Big Retailer Sets Up Team to Explore Options for New Sales Format [WSJ]

Education – College Entrance

• Colleges Turn to Personality Assessments to Find Successful Students [WSJ]

“Some School Are Looking Past SAT or ACT Admission Tests”

Education – Funding College Education

• Obama Calls for Two Years of Free Community College for All Students [WSJ]

Observation:

With Online Education Platforms that work alongside Community Colleges, offering Online Courses, Lectures and College Credits, it is possible to trim down College Costs and the rising Student debt.