Building America's Skilled Technical Workforce

by Board on Science Technology and Economic Policy, Board on Science Education, The National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine, et al.

Book Overview

Skilled technical occupations?defined as occupations that require a high level of knowledge in a technical domain but do not require a bachelor's degree for entry?are a key component of the U.S. economy. In response to globalization and advances in science and technology, American firms are demanding workers with greater proficiency in literacy and numeracy, as well as strong interpersonal, technical, and problem-solving skills. However, employer...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309440068
• ISBN13: 9780309440066
• Release Date: June 2017
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 8.9"