The Skills Gap: Whos to Blame?
Summary
Seven in 10 (72%) say students failure to study in-demand fields (e.g., science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—called STEM) is a factor responsible for the skills gap.More than half of U.S. adults assert that causes of the skills gap include the failure of federal (54%) or state and local governments (57%) to offer sufficient training programs."People at all stages of their lives must commit to lifelong learning to maintain their future employability and ensure that the U.S. has the skilled workforce needed to sustain productivity-driven growth and competitiveness."Results were weighted on age, education, race/ethnicity, household income, and geographic region where necessary to bring them into line with their actual proportions in the U.S. population.ASA and its state affiliates advance the interests of the industry across all sectors through advocacy, research, education, and the promotion of high standards of legal, ethical, and professional practices.