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The Midwest Challenge: Matching Jobs with Education in the Post-Recession Economy

Matching Jobs with Education in the Post-recession Economy Full Report PowerPoint Press Release The Midwest Challenge finds that the twelve Midwestern states are no longer dependent on manufacturing. New jobs in the region will be in high-skill service industries such as education and healthcare. While the economy continues to transition from a production-based economy to a services-based economy, manufacturing and…
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The College Payoff: Education, Occupations, Lifetime Earnings

Education, Occupations, Lifetime Earnings Full Report Executive Summary Infographic PowerPoint Press Release College pays off over a lifetime, but occupation, gender, race and ethnicity matter too. The College Payoff also details how some workers can make more than their better-educated counterparts. In a surprising number of cases, people with less educational attainment earn more than those with more. This graphic…
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