When is a job just a job - and when it can launch a career? The real economic opportunities of middle-skill work.

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Document
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 Language:

                                                English
                                              
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                        Other sources, JFF, Lumina Foundation, Burning Glass Technologies                      
 Authors:

                                                Lamback S., Gerwin C., Restuccia D.
                                              
 Topics:

                        Anticipating needs and matching skills, Lifelong learning                      
 Knowledge Products:

                        Research papers                      
 Publication Date:
21 Jun 2018

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This report studies the career advancement prospects of people entering middle-skill jobs through the unprecedented analysis of nearly 4 million resumes of middle-skill jobseekers. It highlights the types of occupations that offer the strongest opportunities for financial stability and true economic advancement.

Subject Tags:

                        Skills utilization, Data analysis, Lifelong learning                      
Regions:

                                                                                                                            Americas
                                                                                                                       
Countries and territories:

                                                    United States of America
                                                 
Economic groups:
OECD members