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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 20h

Even after decades of reform, the American education system has a growing problem with racial and economic injustice. More White (46%) and Asian (64%) adults have an associate’s degree or higher, compared to 21% of Latino adults and 31% of Black adults. bit.ly/3vvrroz

#AcademicSky #Education

Falling Behind: How Skills Shortages Threaten Future Jobs - CEW Georgetown

Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 1d

If used wisely, generative AI could lessen skills shortages by allowing workers to complete some tasks more efficiently. bit.ly/4oHclst

#AI #AcademicSky #Workforce

The report explores the causes and magnitude of anticipated skills shortages through at least 2032. It also examines potential strategies to address impending skills shortages and mitigate their econo...

Graduate Degrees: Risky and Unequal Paths to the Top - CEW Georgetown

Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 1d

Graduate education does not eliminate earnings disparities. Median earnings among Black/African American and Hispanic/Latino workers with graduate degrees are $16,000 below the median among all workers with graduate degrees. bit.ly/3NaFnzn

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Graduate degrees can provide higher earnings and career advancement, but rising costs, student debt, and the lack of transparency surrounding outcomes make them high-risk investments.

Looming Skills Shortages Threaten Occupations Critical to Societal Well-Being - CEW Georgetown

Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 4d

Higher pay could encourage people to pursue essential occupations that currently offer relatively low pay. Collective bargaining has historically offered a pathway to better jobs, and unions remain important for workers to gain better workplace benefits. bit.ly/47470EL

#Workforce #Economy

For months, the news cycle focused on the plight of recent college graduates and growing fears that entry-level workers are increasingly unable to compete with AI in today’s job market.

Latino Education and Economic Progress: Running Faster but Still Behind - CEW Georgetown

Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 5d

Since the 1990s, Latino high school graduation rates have improved more than their peers. Latino first-time enrollees at two- and four-year colleges and universities have also increased by almost 250,000 students. Read more here: cew.georgetown.edu/cew-reports/...

Lagging college degree attainment has led Latinos to become stuck in the middle-wage tiers of the labor market.

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Falling Behind: How Skills Shortages Threaten Future Jobs - CEW Georgetown

Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 5d

Immigrants hold all kinds of jobs across the US economy. Slowdowns in immigration could result in a loss of talented workers who could help resolve the skills shortage. bit.ly/4oHclst

#Economy #Immigration #AcademicSky

The report explores the causes and magnitude of anticipated skills shortages through at least 2032. It also examines potential strategies to address impending skills shortages and mitigate their econo...

The Unequal Race for Good Jobs: How Whites Made Outsized Gains in Education and Good Jobs Compared to Blacks and Latinos - CEW Georgetown

Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 6d

Even among workers with good jobs, Black and Latino workers are paid less than white workers at every level of education. bit.ly/2mbMi2l

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The distribution of jobs that pay middle-class wages across educational attainment levels varies by race and ethnicity.

The Unequal Race for Good Jobs: How Whites Made Outsized Gains in Education and Good Jobs Compared to Blacks and Latinos - CEW Georgetown

Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 7d

According to our research, Latinos in the workforce are paid $352B less than they would be if good jobs and earnings were equitably distributed. bit.ly/2mbMi2l

#Workforce #Economy #AcademicSky

The distribution of jobs that pay middle-class wages across educational attainment levels varies by race and ethnicity.

Looming Skills Shortages Threaten Occupations Critical to Societal Well-Being - CEW Georgetown

Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 7d

Policymakers must address high turnover rates, particularly among educators and nurses, and low wages and poor working conditions that push individuals out of education- and care-related occupations or deter young workers from pursuing them at all. bit.ly/47470EL

#Policy #AcademicSky

For months, the news cycle focused on the plight of recent college graduates and growing fears that entry-level workers are increasingly unable to compete with AI in today’s job market.

Velshi Banned Book Club: Author Jennifer Finney Boylan on PEN America’s ‘Banned in the USA’ list

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PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · 9d

"This is not normal. This is not the way democracy is supposed to function. Free people read books," PEN America President @jennyboylan.bsky.social tells @velshi.com www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/w... #BannedBooks #BannedBooksWeek

Book bans have slowly become normalized in recent years and a new report from PEN America shows the alarming consequences. Under President Trump, the book ban movement has escalated with the federal g...

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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 8d

Healthcare providers face a large shortage of 551,000 workers by 2032. This problem is only expected to worsen as the rapidly aging US population creates greater demand for increasingly complex healthcare, burdening an already overwhelmed healthcare system. bit.ly/47470EL

#Healthcare #Workforce

Looming Skills Shortages Threaten Occupations Critical to Societal Well-Being - CEW Georgetown

For months, the news cycle focused on the plight of recent college graduates and growing fears that entry-level workers are increasingly unable to compete with AI in today’s job market.

Resources on Racial Injustice in America From Georgetown CEW

Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 8d

Equity gaps in educational access stem from a long history of racial injustice in the United States. Take a moment to read our resources on equity and continue the dialogue about race in America. #HispanicHeritageMonth: bit.ly/2FUdhJ1

We encourage you to explore and share these resources as we all continue engaging in dialogue about race in America.

Falling Behind: How Skills Shortages Threaten Future Jobs - CEW Georgetown

Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 11d

“Engineers drive innovation, technological advancements, and infrastructure development, so the engineering shortage hinders the nation’s ability to maintain economic growth and global competitiveness,” said CEW’s Nicole Smith. bit.ly/4oHclst

The report explores the causes and magnitude of anticipated skills shortages through at least 2032. It also examines potential strategies to address impending skills shortages and mitigate their economic impacts.

Looming Skills Shortages Threaten Occupations Critical to Societal Well-Being - CEW Georgetown

Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 11d

Workers in education- and care-related occupations play essential roles by caring for young children and enabling parents to remain in the workforce. We need to incentivize workers to enter these occupations to address projected skills shortages. bit.ly/47470EL

Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 12d

Skills shortages are emerging in several critical occupations, but they are particularly concerning in occupations that provide essential services for societal health and well-being, such as childcare workers, teachers, physicians, and nurses. bit.ly/47470EL

#Teachers #Nurses #Economy #AcademicSky

For months, the news cycle focused on the plight of recent college graduates and growing fears that entry-level workers are increasingly unable to compete with AI in today’s job market.

Falling Behind: How Skills Shortages Threaten Future Jobs - CEW Georgetown

Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 12d

For those of you who observe Yom Kippur, we hope you have an easy fast and a meaningful day.

Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 13d

The largest projected skills shortage through 2032 will be in management positions. This projected shortage (2.9M through 2032) is concerning because managers play a crucial role in leading teams, driving business growth, and ensuring success. bit.ly/4oHclst

#AcademicSky #Managers

The report explores the causes and magnitude of anticipated skills shortages through at least 2032. It also examines potential strategies to address impending skills shortages and mitigate their econo...

Falling Behind: How Skills Shortages Threaten Future Jobs - CEW Georgetown

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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 13d

Skills-based hiring emphasizes the selection of job candidates based on their demonstrated abilities and competencies rather than their formal qualifications. Studying the expansion of skills-based hiring could help solve the skills shortage. bit.ly/4oHclst

#Hiring #Jobs #AcademicSky

The report explores the causes and magnitude of anticipated skills shortages through at least 2032. It also examines potential strategies to address impending skills shortages and mitigate their econo...

Where There Is Smoke, There Is Likely Fire - CEW Georgetown

Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 14d

“Without massive and immediate increases in educational attainment, 171 occupations of the 561 we analyzed will face skills shortages through 2032,” said CEW’s Nicole Smith, lead author of our new report. Read more: bit.ly/4oHclst

#Education #EduSky #AcademicSky

Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 15d

As the economy slows and the nature of work shifts, it’s difficult to predict what the future will entail. But the most successful among us will have the skills and the intellectual flexibility to adapt to whatever changes might come our way. bit.ly/4mtfdH6

#Workforce #Economy #AcademicSky

For months, the news cycle focused on the plight of recent college graduates and growing fears that entry-level workers are increasingly unable to compete with AI in today’s job market.

Falling Behind: How Skills Shortages Threaten Future Jobs - CEW Georgetown

Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 18d

We are running out of time to create the educational and training programs necessary to reach potential workers and convey the skills they need to succeed—and meanwhile, the economy is missing out on their talents. Read more in our new report: bit.ly/4oHclst

#Economy #Workforce

The report explores the causes and magnitude of anticipated skills shortages through at least 2032. It also examines potential strategies to address impending skills shortages and mitigate their econo...

Falling Behind: How Skills Shortages Threaten Future Jobs - CEW Georgetown

Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 19d

To address skills shortages, we should improve the effectiveness of skills-based hiring; invest in reskilling so workers can update their abilities; use technology to grow productivity; and expand visa programs to prioritize immigrants w/ in-demand skills. bit.ly/4oHclst

#AcademicSky

The report explores the causes and magnitude of anticipated skills shortages through at least 2032. It also examines potential strategies to address impending skills shortages and mitigate their econo...

Where There Is Smoke, There Is Likely Fire - CEW Georgetown

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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 19d

Declining job growth, economic uncertainty, and fears of inflation all point to a slowing economy. According to CEW's Jeff Strohl, now is the time to think about how to steady the economy and prepare for economic turmoil. bit.ly/4mtfdH6

#Economy #Jobs #AcademicSky

For months, the news cycle focused on the plight of recent college graduates and growing fears that entry-level workers are increasingly unable to compete with AI in today’s job market.

Here’s Where Gender Pay Gaps Are The Widest, By State, Industry And More | Bankrate

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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 20d

“Women are being forced to make tough decisions, which plays out in terms of where they end up and how much they get paid. The work environment doesn’t lend itself to women staying for a significant length of time.”—Nicole Smith. @bankrate.com www.bankrate.com/personal-fin...

Bankrate’s new study shows where the widest gender pay gaps exist.

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