Most Wanted: Identifying the Skills Gap

The Next Generation of a Highly Skilled Workforce

The Surest Way to the American Dream:In the early 1970’s the pathway to the

American was High School Diploma. *72% of the workforce of 91 million had no

more than a high school degreeToday, the Pathway to the American Dream

is Education beyond High School *Nearly 60% of today’s workforce has at least some post-secondary.

**Data from Pathways to Prosperity

Career Ready?U.S. Employers increasingly complain that young adults lack “21st Century Skills” and certainly “Technical Skills”:“Are They Ready To Work?” ReportPartnership for 21st Century SkillsTony Wagner’s “Seven Survival Skills”

CAREER READINESS

The Skills MovementWorking Together to Get More People in

the Pipeline:EducationIndustryGovernment

More than ever, there is an expanded role for everyone to help get more skilled workers into proud crane, rigging, and specialized transportation careers.

What is the Crane, Rigging, and Transportation Industries Wanting?Everyday, these type of jobs go unfilled because of unqualified applicants. 60% OF THESE JOBS WILL REQUIRE Post-secondary education

Community College Industry Recognized CredentialsApprenticeship Programs

President Obama has a goal of doubling the Nations apprentices in the next five years

The Bottom Line: you have a huge opportunity