Submitted by Al Voegele (not verified) on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 2:36pm.
As I look to the future recognizing nothing remains constant the weakest section of the Economic Base Analysis is the limited exploration of the anticipated needs for "labor force quality". Today's manufacturers complain about the science and math skills of Vermont's secondary school graduates. If we want to remain a manufacturing state, there needs to be a better understanding of the problems and solutions to our current workforce deficits.
As I look to the future
As I look to the future recognizing nothing remains constant the weakest section of the Economic Base Analysis is the limited exploration of the anticipated needs for "labor force quality". Today's manufacturers complain about the science and math skills of Vermont's secondary school graduates. If we want to remain a manufacturing state, there needs to be a better understanding of the problems and solutions to our current workforce deficits.