I've seen with my own students, community colleges offer an affordable route to four-year college degrees and good paying jobs.

I've seen with my own students, community colleges offer an affordable route to four-year college degrees and good paying jobs.

Women who are interested in pursuing bachelor's and master's degrees - especially in STEM fields - benefit from starting at a community college. They offer an affordable education, with flexible schedules and degrees close to home.

One of the things that make community colleges so special is they do not pick and choose their students - they work with all students.

Many of my students don't know that I'm second lady of the United States... because, you know, it's a community college.

Women who earn a certificate or degree from a community college, especially in STEM-related field, will be ready to move into a good-paying job in the growing global economy. Community colleges also offer mentorship and support that goes far beyond the classroom.

Being a teacher is not what I do, it's who I am.