Obama to Talks Jobs During North Texas Visit Tuesday

President Barack Obama will talk about about his $450 billion American Jobs Act during a visit to Eastfield College on Tuesday.

Students waited in line for hours on Monday trying to snag limited tickets to hear the president's speech.

"The speech that he is going to make is going to affect us, not only the working class, but students because our futures depend on these jobs," said student Crystal Malki. "If those jobs aren't there, what are we going to school for?"

The speech is not open to the public, and just 600 tickets were available for Eastfield students, staff and faculty.

Dallas Community College District Chancellor Wright Lassiter said Obama has been focusing on community colleges as a way to boost the economy.

"He identified the community college as a venue to serves as, one, the economic engine for the revival of the workforce and two, we represent what we would call the quick change artist -- we can start programs quickly, and we can move programs quickly," said Lassiter.

Obama has been visiting districts of Republican leaders and those serving on the joint committee on the deficit reduction, such as Rep. Jeb Hensarling.

Hensarling released this statement ahead of Obama's visit:

"The president is always welcome in Texas, and I am particularly glad he has chosen to visit Eastfield College in my district — one of Texas’ great community colleges. I hope he will spend some time listening to the job creators of the 5th district and studying how Texans have created an environment for job growth — through low taxes, smart and reasonable regulation, and a balanced budget — and apply these principles to anything he asks Congress to consider."

Students said they hope the president's plan will have a positive impact on their future.

"Even in high school, they told us there are thousands of jobs we are being trained for that aren't going to be there when we graduate," said Robyn Foster. "I hope that when I do get my bachelor's and master's, there will be some place I can work and not work minimum wage until I find my career."

Other students jumped at a chance to hear the country's leader speak.

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I never know when I'll get this chance again," said student Jose Rayes.