Published 1/20/2016
At a time of increasing demand for qualified workers and high unemployment, stronger linkage at the local level between workforce development and economic development efforts is much needed. While employers struggle to fill some jobs with qualified workers, millions of unemployed Americans are struggling to support themselves and their families.
So in today’s economy, jobs not only need to be created, but efforts must be made to ensure that workers have the necessary education and skills to compete for jobs. This would result in more effective workers and more competitive American businesses.
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