U.S. employers encounter “skills gap” with available workforce

Posted on July 7, 2011 by trendadmin

According to a recent report from the Pathways to Prosperity Project at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education, a “forgotten half” of young adults are unprepared to enter the workforce. These individuals often do not have a high school diploma or cannot afford to finish college. Those who do attend college discover that their degrees do not match employer demand. In response, states and non-profit institutions are working to encourage dialogue between colleges and employers, and to set aside funds for vocational training and apprenticeship programs.