It’s a simple but powerful point. Some industries rely more than others on employees with mid-level expertise—the exact type of worker that a community college specializes in training through certificate and two-year programs.
Middle-skill jobs are prevalent in advanced manufacturing, health care, information technology, sales and marketing, transportation, and energy.
Not coincidentally, these are also the most common sectors (depending on the region) in which employers have a hard time finding talent. And they're among the fastest-growing industries in the U.S. after the Great Recession.
This report by Economic Modeling Specialists International looks at the key skill sets required to secure employment in the 21st Century.
Middle-Skill Spotlight: In-Demand Sectors With A Community College Focus by Derek E. Baird
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