On March
6, 2001, the Secretary of Labor announced the creation of a new Office
of the 21st Century Workforce.
The 21st
Century workforce is not just about making sure that Silicon Valley has enough
engineers. Its mission is to provide hope — to ensure that all American
workers have the opportunity to equip themselves with the necessary tools to
succeed in their careers and in whatever field they choose in this new and
dynamic global economy. America's 21st Century workforce needs to adjust to the
changes of the 21st Century economy. These changes include a fundamental
transformation for all industries and increasingly require higher skill sets
and higher education.
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