While predicting the economic future is difficult, one fact is certain: The most successful businesses that emerge over the coming decades will locate themselves where they have access to a top-quality workforce. We want to be sure Missouri is that place.
But first, Missouri must overcome several challenges: stagnant workforce growth, the impending retirement of older workers, a changing job landscape, a widening skills gap and a workforce development system in need of retooling, to name a few. However, we have great assets too. Missouri excels in many areas of the new economy. We've earned good marks in graduation rates. We have regions doing innovative work in many workforce areas. Leadership of Missouri's workforce development arm is energized and capable of taking Missouri's system to the next level.
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