Missouri 2030 Report Overview
The Missouri 2030 Report was reviewed at the Missouri 2030 Workforce Conference last month. This comprehensive report built a strategy to help guide Missouri's workforce development policies to align education, training and employment initiatives throughout the state.
Below are some of the key takeaways from the report:
1. INDUSTRY NEEDS: Missouri is facing a growing demand for workers in high-skill industries such as healthcare, advanced manufacturing and technology.
Possible Solution: Align education and training programs with the needed skills for these industries.
2. EDUCATION ALIGNMENT: K-12 education systems and workforce needs must match. This includes STEM education and career readiness programs.
Possible Solution: The state must focus on career readiness at an earlier age and expand access to post secondary education, including technical training and apprenticeships.
3. EQUITY AND INCLUSION: There is an "untapped" market of candidates for positions in underserved populations.
Possible Solution: Ensuring equitable access to workforce development opportunities for minorities, individuals with disabilities and those in rural communities.
To read the full report, you can download it here!
