“There are now 6.2 million Americans (more than 44% of the unemployed) who have been out of work for more than a year”
“These are people whose skills have rusted in a fast-paced global economy”
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I do not believe for a minute that this is a skills deficit problem....
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“Employers who complain that they can’t find qualified workers “
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Utter BS!
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“Recent studies show that U.S. companies will actually face a talent shortage in 10 years”
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There is always a “talent” shortage. That shortage is not about “education” but about “talent”.
“”Employers who complain that they can’t find qualified workers - Utter BS!””
You’re not paying attention. Employers in the manufacturing sector have been on the news recently emphasizing this very problem.
One company in MI has 200 openings to fill and is unable to find anyone qualified. That company said if someone comes in the door with skills and qualifications, they hire them on the spot even if they don’t have an opening for their particular skills at that time.
It IS a big problem and one we can thank the public school system for. Manufacturing jobs have been stigmatized and young people would rather go without jobs than LOWER themselves. I suppose “public service” is more rewarding but I guess they can’t find work in that field either.
They could always go to college, run up debts, attend law school and then they could run for president. No experience OR SKILLS necessary.