Only one-fifth of federal investments in postsecondary education support workforce development for fields like construction and manufacturing, while the rest of the money goes to 鈥渢raditional鈥 degree programs according to a new report on federal workforce funding levels released today. The report, which was produced by the Progressive Policy Institute, the Associated General Contractors of America and Procore, notes that this funding gap is making it hard for many employers to find qualified workers to hire.
鈥淚f the U.S. does not act now to ensure the nation鈥檚 workforce is prepared for open job opportunities, more Americans will be unqualified for work and employers will continue to struggle to find talent and remain competitive,鈥 the report notes. 鈥淵et policymakers continue to undervalue the importance of workforce development and instead prioritize investments in degree programs that often aren鈥檛 needed to get a good job.鈥
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