The economy in the Valley will need to grow if students want to
The economy in the Valley will need to grow if students want to come back and work with their specialized degrees. We need to develop more to create more opportunities.
Frank Murphy, with the voice of a leader mindful of both present and future, declared: “The economy in the Valley will need to grow if students want to come back and work with their specialized degrees. We need to develop more to create more opportunities.” In these words lies the timeless teaching that youth are the seeds of tomorrow, yet their roots must find soil at home if a people are to flourish. Without growth, without opportunity, the brightest minds scatter like leaves in the wind, and the land is left barren.
The ancients knew this truth well. Cities that failed to nurture their young with work and purpose saw their sons and daughters depart, never to return. But the cities that prepared fields of opportunity became hives of life, their wisdom multiplied through the hands of their children. To develop is not mere expansion of stone and coin, but the cultivation of a place where knowledge, labor, and dreams can take root.
Murphy speaks to the eternal cycle of learning and return. The students who go forth to gather knowledge must not be lost to other lands; they must be drawn back by the promise of work worthy of their gifts. A specialized degree is a flame, but it must have a hearth in which to burn. Without such a hearth, the flame lights the houses of strangers, leaving one’s own in darkness.
Thus, the call is both economic and sacred: to build not only for the present, but for the generations to come. Opportunity is the bridge that binds youth to their homeland, transforming study into service, and ambition into prosperity. Without it, the Valley becomes a place of exile; with it, a place of return, loyalty, and growth.
Let this wisdom endure: the strength of a people lies not only in its elders but in the return of its youth. To grow the economy, to develop more, is not greed, but foresight. For in giving the young a reason to come home, we ensure the future of the land, the endurance of the people, and the unbroken chain of generations. This is the teaching of Murphy’s words, and the charge to all who would lead.
VNTrung vinh Nguyen
The idea of developing the economy to create more opportunities for students is vital, but it also makes me wonder—how much responsibility falls on the local government versus private businesses? Should the government provide incentives for companies to create jobs, or is it up to the entrepreneurs themselves to drive innovation and growth? And what role does education play in making sure students’ specialized degrees align with the needs of the economy?
PAPhan Anh
Murphy’s words raise an interesting question about the future of specialized education. If students invest years of study to obtain degrees in specific fields, it’s crucial that there are corresponding job opportunities in the local economy. How can regions like the Valley attract industries that will provide these opportunities? Is it about incentivizing businesses, or is the key to improving the local economy a matter of long-term strategic planning?
PL12. Phuong Lan
This quote really makes me think about the importance of local economic development in retaining educated talent. If the economy doesn’t offer opportunities that match their qualifications, many graduates may look elsewhere. But what about the smaller communities that don’t have the resources to develop at the same pace? Is it possible to create opportunities in these areas, or are we simply focusing too much on urban growth and development?
GDGold D.dragon
Frank Murphy makes an important point about the need for economic growth to create opportunities for students with specialized degrees. If we want to retain talent in the Valley, we need to ensure there are sufficient career opportunities that align with their skills. But how do we encourage this growth? Are there particular industries that should be prioritized, or is it about creating a diverse economy to support a wide range of professions?