Study: Jobs available, but workers lack skills
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05/04/2009
By: Ilin Chen, News 14 Carolina
RALEIGH -- Business, community and education leaders from across the state are working to align industry needs with educational goals as the state superintendent's commission on workforce development met for the first time in Raleigh on Monday.
"We have heard for a long time that our educational goals and our job market demands are misaligned," said Dr. June Atkinson, the state superintendent of schools.
A labor market study shows the biotechnology, energy and medical industries need skilled workers, and the demand will continue growing. Figures show there's a talent shortage of 12,607 people a year.
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Tuesday, 14 Jul 2009
