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Title: Building a Stronger Workforce: Federal Spending on Postsecondary Education and Training
Language: English
Authors: Taylor Maag, Tamar Jacoby, Progressive Policy Institute (PPI), Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
Source: Progressive Policy Institute. 2024.
Availability: Progressive Policy Institute. 600 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Suite 400, Washington, DC 20003. Tel: 202-547-0001; Fax: 202-544-5014; Web site: https://www.progressivepolicy.org/
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 20
Publication Date: 2024
Document Type: Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Federal Aid, Postsecondary Education, Labor Force Development, Government School Relationship, Job Training, Funding Formulas, Vocational Education, Student Loan Programs, Apprenticeships, Grants, Federal Programs, Nutrition, Welfare Services, Federal Legislation, Veterans, Labor Legislation, Educational Legislation
Geographic Terms: Virginia, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Colorado
Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Pell Grant Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), G I Bill, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act 2014, Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act 2018
Abstract: America's labor market presents a paradox. Although the unemployment rate is just 3.9%, there are more jobs open than people who can fill them. Nationwide, there are roughly 68 workers for every 100 open jobs. Many factors contribute to this workforce shortage, but one of the most significant is a growing skills gap -- millions of workers across the economy are unprepared for in-demand employment opportunities. In construction and other industries, employers are hurting, desperate for talent, and looking for innovative ways to attract people to open positions. Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show that the construction industry currently has 407,000 job openings. This shortage is expected to grow, with a projected need for 723,000 workers annually due to economic expansion, worker retirements, and the changing skill needs driven by energy transitions and technological advancements. Some 88% of construction firms report having a hard time finding workers to hire. To address this challenge, employers in construction and other industries are investing in workforce development -- working to ensure current and future workers have the skills needed to succeed in high-demand careers. But employers can't do it alone. And although federal funding is available to support skill development, it is not nearly enough. Just $28.2 billion out of a total $139.5 billion allocated annually for postsecondary education and training is spent on workforce development. This policy brief estimates current federal spending on postsecondary workforce education and training and compares these funding levels to funding for traditional academic programs. This brief explores how investment in workforce education today compares to in investment in recent decades. Finally, it offers examples of how four states are investing in workforce education and offers policy recommendations for stakeholders and policymakers to consider for the future. [This report was co-produced by Procore with support from the Construction Advocacy Fund.]
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