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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 8h

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

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

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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 1d

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

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

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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 1d

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

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.

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PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · 3d

"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

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

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 · 2d

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.

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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 2d

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

Resources on Racial Injustice in America From Georgetown CEW

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

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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 5d

“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

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

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.

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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 5d

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 · 6d

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

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.

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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 6d

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

Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 7d

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

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

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...

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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 7d

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

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

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...

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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 8d

“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 · 9d

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

Where There Is Smoke, There Is Likely Fire - 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.

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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 12d

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

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

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...

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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 13d

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

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

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...

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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 13d

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

Where There Is Smoke, There Is Likely Fire - 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.

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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 14d

“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...

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

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

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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 14d

We project a shortfall of 611,000 teachers through 2032. The teacher shortage is a pressing concern that has plagued the education system for years. The decline in employment could be due to concerns about compensation and working conditions. bit.ly/4oHclst

#Teachers #Education #AcademicSky

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

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...

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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 14d

We’re seeing a number of forces converge to create significant uncertainty for workers and employers and cause paralysis in the labor market. In a new blog post, CEW Director Jeff Strohl discusses what this means for the economy: bit.ly/4mtfdH6

#Workforce #Labor

Where There Is Smoke, There Is Likely Fire - 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.

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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 15d

Although the news cycle has focused on the plight of recent college grads and growing fears about AI for months, our focus on these issues might have distracted us from the bigger picture. Read more in our newest blog post: bit.ly/4mtfdH6

#Jobs #Workforce #College

Where There Is Smoke, There Is Likely Fire - 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.

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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 15d

To everyone who celebrates Rosh Hashanah, shanah tovah! We hope you enjoy celebrating with loved ones and that your new year is filled with happiness and good health.

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The EDU Ledger @theeduledger.bsky.social · 21d

The United States will face a critical shortage of 5.25 million skilled workers through 2032, with 4.5 million of those positions requiring at least a bachelor's degree, according to new research from Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce (@georgetowncew.bsky.social)

US Faces Critical Worker Shortage of 5.25 Million Through 2032, Georgetown Study Warns

Skills gap threatens economy as retirements outpace new graduates in key sectors.

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leagueforinn.bsky.social @leagueforinn.bsky.social · 21d

Employers are prioritizing degrees over skills—even in fields with major labor shortages. What does this mean for the future of workforce education?

@georgetowncew’s latest report unpacks the data:
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#SkillsGap #HigherEd #CommunityColleges #EducationPolicy #GeorgetownCEW

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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 16d

We predict a shortage of 362,000 nurse practitioners and registered nurses and 42,000 licensed practical nurses through 2032. High turnover rates and declining college enrollments in related preparation programs have exacerbated these shortages. bit.ly/4oHclst

#nursing#nursing

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

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.

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