The Skills Mismatch

The largest portion of jobs in the US require training beyond high school, but not a four-year degree. A majority of jobs (52%) require skills training beyond a high school, but not a four-year degree. But too few of America's workers — just 43% — have had access to the skills training necessary to fill these in-demand careers.

Without access to inclusive, high-quality skills training, workers are locked out of opportunities to succeed and local businesses can’t expand.

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A majority of jobs in the United States require skills training beyond high school, but not a four-year degree.

America's jobs by education requirement, 2018

16%

High School Equivalency

32%

Four Year Degree

52%

Skills Training

Why skills training matters

Jobs that require skills training are the backbone of the American economy – and they include highly skilled, in-demand jobs in healthcare, medical technology, IT, software, trades like plumbing and electricity, and advanced manufacturing. But the lack of access to training and the resulting skills mismatch hurts workers, businesses, and the economy.

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Learn more about the Skills Mismatch in your state:

Alabama’s Skills Mismatch

Alaska’s Skills Mismatch

Arizona’s Skills Mismatch

Arkansas’ Skills Mismatch

California’s Skills Mismatch

Colorado’s Skills Mismatch

Connecticut’s Skills Mismatch

Delaware’s Skills Mismatch

Washington, DC’s Skills Mismatch

Florida’s Skills Mismatch

Georgia’s Skills Mismatch

Hawaii’s Skills Mismatch

Idaho’s Skills Mismatch

Illinois’ Skills Mismatch

Indiana’s Skills Mismatch

Iowa’s Skills Mismatch

Kansas’ Skills Mismatch

Kentucky’s Skills Mismatch

Louisiana’s Skills Mismatch

Maine’s Skills Mismatch

Maryland’s Skills Mismatch

Massachusetts’ Skills Mismatch

Michigan’s Skills Mismatch

Minnesota’s Skills Mismatch

Mississippi’s Skills Mismatch

Missouri’s Skills Mismatch

Montana’s Skills Mismatch

Nebraska’s Skills Mismatch

Nevada’s Skills Mismatch

New Hampshire’s Skills Mismatch

New Jersey’s Skills Mismatch

New Mexico’s Skills Mismatch

New York’s Skills Mismatch

North Carolina’s Skills Mismatch

North Dakota’s Skills Mismatch

Ohio’s Skills Mismatch

Oklahoma’s Skills Mismatch

Oregon’s Skills Mismatch

Pennsylvania’s Skills Mismatch

Puerto Rico’s Skills Mismatch

Rhode Island’s Skills Mismatch

South Carolina’s Skills Mismatch

South Dakota’s Skills Mismatch

Tennessee’s Skills Mismatch

Texas’ Skills Mismatch

Utah’s Skills Mismatch

Vermont’s Skills Mismatch

Virginia’s Skills Mismatch

Washington’s Skills Mismatch

West Virginia’s Skills Mismatch

Wisconsin’s Skills Mismatch

Wyoming’s Skills Mismatch