THE CASE

Restoring America's Position as a World Leader that Grows its Economy by Investing in its People
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 Middle-skill jobs demand 2
Middle-skill jobs require training beyond high school, but not a four-year degree, including an associate’s degree, occupational certification, or an apprenticeship.

 Other countries are prospering with 2
The U.S. spends only .04% of its GDP on job training, ranking 21st out of 25 Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries internationally-and far behind countries like Great Britain, Germany, France, and Canada.

 Leading states are innovating with 2
Georgia, Washington, Michigan, and Massachusetts are just a few of the states ensuring their competitive edge by taking steps to guarantee that their residents have access to at least two years of postsecondary education or training.

 Community leaders are demanding 2
America’s local newspapers reveal deep concern about filling jobs that require up to 2 years of postsecondary education or job training.

 Voters want to grow the economy with 2
A July 2007 poll shows a majority of Americans believe the government should invest more in job training to help workers adapt to changes in the economy.

 The benefits of investing in 2
Ensuring America’s workers have the skills to compete accrues benefits to individuals, businesses, and communities alike.

 The returns on investing in 2
Regardless of the sponsor, system or program studied, and the methodology used, return on investment (ROI) findings for workforce development programs are consistently positive.