President Obama asks "every American to commit to at least one year or more of higher education or career training. This can be a community college or a four-year school, vocational training or an apprenticeship."

Good morning Rainmakers! Hopefully you've been keeping up with the news...did you catch the President's State of the Nation address last night? If not, CNN.com has posted the SparkNotes version of the speech here. It was an eloquent speech that addresses a lot of important issues.

Something that I hope all of our Rainmakers came away with is that "Education is a prerequisite to opportunity." By education, we don't just mean your university degree -- it means being proactive in your learning and staying on top of trends and skill sets that will be necessary in the future. It means committing to internships and volunteer work that will help you gain the necessary skills and prepare you for a career.

Fortunately for you The Rainmaker Network helps university students find internship and career opportunities. Dig deep into our Web site and find a wealth of information that will help you prepare for your big break. It's coming sooner than you think!

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