{"product_id":"building-americas-skilled-technical-workforce-9780309440066","title":"Building America's Skilled Technical Workforce","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding America's Skilled Technical Workforce\u003c\/strong\u003e by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780309440066.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkilled technical occupations—defined as occupations that require a high level of knowledge in a technical domain but do not require a bachelors 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 surveys and industry and government reports have raised concerns that the nation may not have an adequate supply of skilled technical workers to achieve its competitiveness and economic growth objectives.\nIn response to the broader need for policy information and advice, Building Americas Skilled Technical Workforce examines the coverage, effectiveness, flexibility, and coordination of the policies and various programs that prepare Americans for skilled technical jobs. This report provides action-oriented recommendations for improving the American system of technical education, training, and certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"National Academies Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951993090101,"sku":"ByrdShop_0309440068","price":225.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780309440066_33368a85-1b64-47f0-99ed-055b9ec58d69.jpg?v=1778692869","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/building-americas-skilled-technical-workforce-9780309440066","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}