Rocky Mountain Divide: Lifting Latinos and Closing Equity Gaps in Colorado examines the stark difference in educational attainment for Whites and Latinos, finding that twice as many Whites in Colorado earn bachelor’s degrees compared to Latinos.
The state-level analysis report shows that between 1991 and 2015 most states gained good jobs that pay without a BA and nearly half of all states added good jobs in blue-collar industries. The rise of skilled-service industries, such as financial services and health services, has also added good jobs. Strengthening the connection between school and work is crucial to preparing workers for the demands of good jobs in the new economy.
This report analyzes the online college labor market on a state-by-state basis. We examine the geographic distribution of online job ads for college graduates within industries and occupational clusters, and compare the relative strength of the online college labor market across states.
Projections of jobs and education requirements through 2020. This report shows where the jobs will be by education level, occupation and industry. Recovery 2020 is an update to our Help Wanted: Projections of Jobs and Education Requirements Through 2018.
Median earnings for computer science majors are $10,000 higher in Colorado than in the U.S. as a whole.
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