🛠️📚 On this Labor Day, let's reflect on the changing landscape of work. Did you know that in 2020, 52% of jobs demanded skills training beyond a high school diploma, but not necessarily a four-year degree? Yet, only 41% of Illinois's workforce had access to the training they needed for these in-demand careers. As we celebrate the contributions of workers, it's essential to address this education-employment gap. Local research indicates that there are opportunities for better alignment of our education and workforce systems, providing information to bridge this divide. #laborday #workforce
