Preparing the workers of today for the jobs of tomorrow

Corporate Name: United States. President's Council of Economic Advisers

Publisher: Executive Office of the President of the United States

Published At: Washington, DC

Date Published: July 2009

Material Type: Government Document

Intended Audience: General

Physical Media: Print

Physical Description: 27 p.

Subjects: Education Work Relationship; Employment Patterns; Demand Occupations; Employment Qualifications

Abstract:
This report presents a projection of potential developments in the U.S. labor market over the next five to ten years and discusses preparations necessary to develop the 21st century workforce. Discussed are the skills that will be most relevant in growing occupations, the value and limitations of the current post-high school education and training systems, and the characteristics of a more effective structure.

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