Skills are central to the new economy, and no state has a higher demand for skilled workers than Minnesota.1 But the skill levels of Minnesotans are not keeping pace with the demands of employers:
- Seventy percent of Minnesota jobs will require some education beyond high school by 20182, yet only 40 percent of working-age adults in Minnesota hold a postsecondary degree.3
- Nearly two million working-age Minnesotans lack a credential beyond a high school diploma.4
- Furthermore, educational attainment levels are expected to decline in coming years – an unprecedented trend.5
The growing skills gap constrains Minnesota's economic growth, increases unemployment, and limits opportunities for both businesses and individuals.
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An online tour of Minnesota's changing economy and the growing skills gap. See why skills are central to Minnesota's prosperity.
