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Tuesday, February 03, 2009

The Future of Middle-Skill Jobs

The Future of Middle-Skill Jobs
Event Information:
February 26, 2009, 9:00 AM to 11:45 AM
America’s shortage of highly-skilled workers is well known, but less attention has been focused on “middle-skill jobs,” such as plumbers, electricians, health care workers, legal assistants, machinists, and police officers. On February 26, the Center on Children and Families at Brookings will release a policy brief analyzing the demand for these jobs and their potential for helping disadvantaged workers move up the income ladder. Speakers will examine ways to improve education and training programs to ensure the demand for skilled workers is met.

 



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