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September 28, 2016

The State of American Jobs

Americans have mixed views about how well post-high school education prepares students for the workforce

Americans have mixed views about how well post-high school education prepares students for the workforce

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Americans have mixed views about how well post-high school education prepares students for the workforce

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The State of American Jobs
How economic change is reshaping the workplace
Employment growth is more rapid in occupations requiring higher social or analytical skills
Over the past 25 years, employment growth has been most rapid in education and health services
Adults with higher levels of education see a greater need for ongoing training
Americans believe knowledge of computers, social dexterity, communications skills and access to training are keys to success for today’s workers
Workers acquire key job skills in a variety of settings
Wages are higher and increased more in occupations requiring relatively higher levels of social or analytic skills
People believe outsourcing and imports are the biggest harms to U.S. workers; they are more divided about the impact of immigrants and automation
Americans think individuals and public schools should have the most responsibility to make sure workers have the right skills
Americans have mixed views about how well post-high school education prepares students for the workforce
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