“Despite the slow economy and rising unemployment, 30% of employers surveyed worldwide say they still face skilled-workforce shortages” (Katz 2008). Since this country went into a recession, many companies had to downsize by discharging a significant number of workers, consequently, forcing displaced workers to compete for lower level and lower paying positions. Certain industries are still trying to fill a large number of positions, despite the economic meltdown situation; sadly, many displaced workers may either obtain outdated skills or not have any skills to fill these new positions. For an example, an investment banker that was laid off in Wall Street would not display qualifications to work as an engineer or in energy industries. “Even with U.S. unemployment at or near record levels in many areas, Manpower’s research highlights the problems many employers have in finding individuals with the right combination of job-specific skills, experience and training” (Business Journal 2009). Therefore, unemployment may continue to increase, in certain areas, if frustration prompts employers to recruit in other parts of the country rather than utilizing local human capital. Many displaced workers may be required to enroll in life-long learning programs to update their skills or learn new trade if they want to successfully return to the workforce or even increase their living wages. Secondary education institutions should use this crisis as an example for preparing students early; however, education deficiencies may increasingly cause a devastating effect. Many will graduate high school with knowledge-based skills deficiencies, and as a consequence, will face worst problems because they will have minimal to no exposure to the job market... ... middle of paper ... ...s they attend postsecondary education institutions. Even when they enter postsecondary institutions, their unawareness of the job market may cause them to choose a program that will not produce growth in the area. Since not every high school graduate will attend college, states will have to create a committee that will provide students at least minimal knowledge-based curriculums and survival skills, while dealing with the technical and global nature of the economy. Job readiness and college programs should start as soon as their freshman year, but the problem is that many schools don’t have enough resources to provide their students these incentives. Also, certain groups display more limitations than others, therefore, will continue to lag behind in the global market until decision makers recognize that leveling the playing field will, actually, boost the economy.
” Higher education is the single-most important investment that Americans can make in their futures, increasing their future potential earnings and lowering their risk of unemployment. Despite these benefits, the cost of attaining this education has skyrocketed over the past few decades, putting college out of reach for too many low- and middle-income families.” If a degree is expected from many employers for most entry level jobs, it should become more affordable to attain one.
It’s considered a rarity now days to walk down a major city street and not come across a single person who is fighting to survive poverty. The constant question is why don’t they go get help, or what did they do to become like this? The question that should be asked is how will America fix this? Over the past year, Americans who completed high school earned fifteen point five percent more per hour than that of dropouts (Bernstein, Is Education the Cure to Poverty). According to Jared Bernstein, in his article “Is Education the Cure to Poverty”, he argues that not only do the poor need to receive a higher education, but to also maximize their skill levels to fill in where work is needed (Is Education the Cure to Poverty). Counter to Bernstein’s argument Robert Reich expresses that instead of attempting to achieve a higher education, high school seniors need to find another way into the American middle class. Reich goes on to say “the emerging economy will need platoons of technicians able to install, service, and repair all the high-tech machinery filling up hospitals, offices, and factories” (Reich, Why College Isn’t (and Shouldn’t Have to be) for Everyone). Danielle Paquette, though, offers an alternative view on higher education. Paquette gives view that it doesn’t matter on the person, rather it’s the type of school and amount of time in school that will determine a person’s
A majority of people believe that graduating from college will result in a well-paying job. Unfortunately, a degree will not secure a job for many graduates. In the U.S., the jobless rate for college graduates in 2012 was 7.7 percent, and has further increased in the past five years(Robinson). With such a large pool of unemployed citizens for employers to choose from, recent graduates are facing fewer opportunities for work due to little or no previous work experience(Robinson). Although many graduates are faced with unemployment, the majority do receive the opportunity to work. Sadly, many must work jobs they do not enjoy for salaries that make it difficult to make ends meet(Debate). Students are faced with mortgage-sized debts upon graduation, making it difficult for them to start businesses, buy cars or houses, or make other investments that would better the
Many educators and economist point to data showing many job opportunities require at the minimum a college degree and how they earn higher salaries than those with no higher education according to Hrabowski. Not only does he mention how financially better the college graduate maybe he goes on to explain that in reality, the current system fails to help students pick out the best secondary education. The college education system has so many diverse options “…4,700 colleges and universities. Students can find institutions-public and private, two-year and four-year for just about any educational niche and budget” (260) Hrabowski continues to say families should look close at every option they are considering including making sure they are looking at their expenses. Many students require counseling to help them find more information about all of the different educational options Hrabowski takes this even further by mentioning that “ That type of counseling is critical, but it is time consuming and expensive for both colleges and high schools” (261). He also goes on to state that funding continues to be an issue and that a lot of work is still required in order to educate students on the options and that secondary education must
Elementary school, middle school, high school, college―that’s how we’re told our education careers should go. After college you go on and get a job based on the degree you received. Seems simple right? According to Erik Lowe in his Seattle Times article “Keep Washington’s College Tuition Affordable,” he informs that people in his generation are the first to be less educated than their parents, in the United States. He explains that this is due to the high cost of tuition followed by a huge amount of student loan debt. Lowe believes that there needs to be a significant change in the country’s higher education systems (in reference to the tuition costs) or the decline of college attendance will continue. There needs to be a decrease of college tuition because as it currently is, many people are unable to go to college due to the cost and if they do, they are loaded with debt and faced with the daunting task of finding a job.
A high school education is no longer sufficient to succeed in America’s increasingly complex economy. However, because of the high price point of a college education, far too many Americans are unable to afford education beyond high school. As shown in the graph below, the higher level of education received greatly increases the chances for employment and also dramatically increases the average salary potential of an individual.
In the article “what students need to know about today’s job crisis” by Don Bertram, he informs that jobs in America are disappearing due to overseas and computer based electronics (590-591). Today, a college degree just isn’t enough according to Bertram, claiming that “chances are that unless students have prepared themselves for the jobs in marketable areas, there will no one waiting at their doorstep except the lenders who have provided them with the loans needed to earn their degree” (592). An example that supports his statement is Kelsey, someone with a degree in marketing yet unable to obtain a career in that aspect, leaving her with 120,000 in student loans and a part time gig as a barista. Bertram stresses the idea that a college degree
The real problem, according to Bruni, is that a college education is now far less likely to result in gainful employment. While statistics suggest that the rate of unemployment for college graduates is far better than for those with only a high school education, Bruni argues that these statistics
The demands of the workplace today are leaning toward a more educated employee. Many businesses are looking for degree holding, college graduates. Making it a must for today's youth to attend college to be in the running for a decent job. But to many students today, college is out of the question, solely due to the high tuition costs. Many high school graduates are forced to directly start a full-time job, because the money isn't there for college.
In my community, El Sereno, college is viewed as an option as opposed to it being the next step in life. Most people in my area either begin working or start a family after they graduate from high school. Not always by choice, but in some cases by circumstance. Students in my neighborhood either lack the knowledge, financial support, guidance or even legal status that would otherwise drive them to apply or even go to college. About eighty-percent of students graduated from my high school, but only about twenty-percent ended up attending a four-year university (NINCHE). One of the biggest reasons for student’s low college entrance rate has to deal with their family's socioeconomic
Braxton, Richard J. "Managing the Unemployment Tsunami: Education and Workforce Development." The Journal of Human Resource and Adult Learning 7.2 (2011): 66-70.
College preparation is not the only area in which schools are failing students. According to Achieve, Inc. (2005), 39% of high school graduates in the workforce say that they have deficiencies. When asked about being prepared for future jobs, forty-six percent say that they are deficient in the skills needed. These shortcomings in the education system will escalate when in the next 10 years, 80% of job openings will require education or training past the high school level (Achieve, 2010). One third of jobs will require a bachelor’s degree. Lower educational attainment is a national problem. Competing countries now boast more workers with associates degree...
It is 1am on a summer Saturday night, the wind is gently blowing through your hair and your favorite song is playing on the radio. The stress of your daily, white-collar routine is left behind for just one night – a single evening out with your friends to catch up on the chaos of your lives. You cannot help but enjoy this rare crack in your hectic, nine-to-five schedule; a fleeting moment when everything feels right and you feel free. In the distance, you notice flashing lights. Thinking little of what they could mean, you continue your journey. Suddenly, you come face-to-face with one of the most despised enemies of urban life: traffic. As you slow to a grinding halt, you cannot help but feel irritation, anger and helplessness. It is ruined. Your one night is completely ruined. As you take your place in the endless parking lot that was once a four-lane highway, you realize that the source stoppage is a massive construction project. You look and hear them pound at the pavement with their jackhammers. Trying to control your frustration, you take a deep breath, exhale, and turn your head away. Again, you feel the victim of this deepening social crisis: the shortage of skilled workers.
A highly educated workforce has become essential component of economic growth and competitiveness in America. Education is the only way to be able to improve technology and make the world a better place. “By the end of this decade, two out of three job employers will require a college education,” president Barack Obama said. Doesn’t that mean more people need to get in college. Some people can’t afford college tuitions. Help the ones that make the good grades get into college. When you pay for them to go to college it 's all on them by what they do with their time in college. Conduct interviews to see who 's really a great fit for going to college. Most of the people that can’t go to college could be a big conductor of valuable things the world may need. These are the reasons the government should pay for higher education.
College education is expensive and the cost is increasing year by year. The average published tuition, fees, room, and board for an in-state students enrolled full time at public four-year colleges and universities in 2014–2015 was $18,943 (College Board). Just Imagine what these numbers will look like in the next few years they could rise up to 40 thousand in the next five to ten years. In a recent study, research suggests that the labor market consequences of graduating from college in a sloppy economy are large and negative (Elsevier). In the united states the economy is doing well, but some parts of the united states, can still improve drastically because there are still places like this people who live there cannot move on and make their lives wealthier. Many companies in the United States do not consider many citizen for computer science jobs just because they did not acquire a bachelor’s degree...