america's dynamic workforce: 2008 |
Which sectors of the economy will be the engines of future employment growth
and what will be required of the American workforce to fill those jobs? These
questions are on the mind of anyone contemplating potential education and career
paths.
The answer to these questions has always rested on the dynamic and diverse
nature of the U.S. economy. The aging of the population; the drive towards more
sophisticated production techniques; the increasing globalization of trade; and
the continued long-term shift from goods-producing to service-providing
employment are the main drivers behind future job opportunities.
These trends suggest that the American workforce continues to be responsive
to changing education and training requirements. Today, and increasingly in the
future, a solid education foundation, including completion of post-secondary
courses or degrees, is needed to compete successfully in the job market.
Tackling these hurdles is today’s highly skilled, adaptive, and proud
workforce. These hallmarks will serve the American workforce well as it meets
the challenges that unfold in the future.
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