Issues related to America’s workforce are all over the news.
In this July 2018 speech, Speaker Paul Ryan highlighted the strong economy while focusing on an underlying problem: “an alarming shortage” of skilled workers.
Ivanka Trump has taken to the airwaves to discuss Pathways in Technology (a.k.a. P-Tech) which help high school students those in need of reskilling to stay adaptive in today’s economy.
Just last week the WSJ reported that “Vocational training is “back as firms pair with high schools to groom workers.”
There are currently 6.6 million unemployed people in the United States and 6.1 million jobs available and unemployment is at a record low. However, businesses are having a difficult time filling jobs because there simply aren’t enough people who have the skills necessary to perform the jobs available. Simply put, our schools and training programs are not producing enough trained workers.
So what needs to change? What are some examples of groups who are part of the solution? And how can we address the needs in distressed communities as we address workforce readiness as a nation?
Learn about solutions at the Policy Circle’s Sept 6-7 Leadership Summit where the policy focus will be on “Creating Career Pathways.” You’ll hear from a panel of people leading the charge in proven tactics, like apprenticeship programs and technical college scholarships, and emboldening women and those with disabilities in the workforce.
Read this brief ahead of time to learn the facts about connecting people to career pathways and why it matters and what your role can be, especially related to distressed communities. Sign up for the Summit here. You don’t want to miss this cutting edge educational and networking opportunity!
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