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Social justice
fromFast Company
5 days ago

The untapped workforce solving industry labor shortages

Second-chance talent—graduates of prison education programs—are an underutilized, motivated source of skilled workers who can fill labor shortages and reduce recidivism.
Business
fromFortune
1 week ago

Ford CEO says America is 'far behind' rivals like China on blue-collar industry. 'It is pretty humbling when you look at where we are' | Fortune

U.S. manufacturing lags behind China, South Korea, and Japan due to underinvestment; bold public‑private action and funding are required to restore competitiveness.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Get used to an America with fewer jobs

Tighter immigration policy and proposed H-1B fee have slowed labor-force growth, reducing job growth and creating sectoral labor shortages without triggering large unemployment spikes.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Raid at Georgia battery plant points to conflicts in Trump's growth plans

Crackdown on undocumented workers halted construction of Hyundai's US battery plant, arresting hundreds and risking shortages of skilled engineers needed for advanced battery production.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

America's people shortage is about to get real. Colleges, companies, and cities are unprepared.

Declining US birth rates since 2007 will shrink the future workforce and college-aged population, creating severe labor shortages and economic strain.
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