The New York Times had an interesting piece this morning about the demand for highly-skilled workers, which remains strong even in the depths of the recession – especially in technical professions like welder and electrician. The article also notes that in certain fields, like engineering, mathematics, healthcare and computer science, the number of job openings online (through Monster.com and the like) are actually greater than the number of skilled applicants looking for work.
It just goes to show that education and experience bring opportunities, even in a troubled economy.
And it reinforces the challenge facing Indiana: We have a population that’s slightly older than the national average, and which has failed to keep pace with national population growth over the last decade. We rank in the cellar in most meaningful measures of educational attainment. As Baby Boomer retirements transform our workforce – where will Indiana find the next wave of skilled workers?
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