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National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (U.S.)Abstract:
Skilled technical occupations - defined as occupations that require a high level of knowledge in a technical domain but do not require a bachelor's degree for entry - are a key component of the US economy. In response to globalization and advances in science and technology, American firms are demanding workers with greater proficiency in literacy and numeracy, as well as strong interpersonal, technical, and problem-solving skills. However, employer surveys and industry and government reports have raised concerns that the nation may not have an adequate supply of skilled technical workers... [+] Show more
Subjects: Skills and knowledge; Employment; Policy; Workforce development; Vocational education and training; Qualifications; Labour market
Keywords: Skilled worker; Skill development; Skill needs; Technical education and training; Labour supply; Labour demand; Recommendations
Geographic subjects: United States; North America
Published: Washington, District of Columbia: National Academies Press, 2017
Physical description: xx, 238 p.
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https://doi.org/10.17226/23472