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While the implications of many of our findings have always been significant, we believe that they are now of even greater import. The populations most in need of upskilling are the least likely to receive such opportunities. The economic shock caused by the spread of the novel coronavirus has only increased the vulnerabilities of these individuals, most notably un-and underemployed, low-wage and hourly workers throughout the country and New England. Roughly 26 million jobs nationwide were lost in April 2020 and the Federal Reserve estimates that job losses could top 47 million in the current economic downturn. By comparison, only 8.6 million jobs were lost in the Great Recession. Business leaders predict that the pending recovery – the duration and strength of which are still uncertain – will involve a more rapid acceleration in automation and fundamental shifts in how work will be conducted.  \nWe have yet to understand the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our lives—our businesses, workers, families and students. Nor do we know fully how state and federal governments will respond in terms of financial support for education and training providers or policies on job creation.  \nIf we use the Great Recession as a barometer, higher education institutions and other educational providers will bear much of the weight of preparing individuals to go back to work and fill new types of jobs. In New England, unemployment rates peaked at 9% in 2010 and two-year colleges experienced an 8% increase in enrollment. Notably, this period also represented an inflection point where the number of sub-baccalaureate program completions in demand-driven sectors, such as biomedical sciences, computer sciences, and precision production, more than doubled across the region. It is possible that we could see similar patterns in the near future as the U.S. economy recovers from the coronavirus outbreak.  \nCertainly, colleges and universities must display a degree of nimbleness exceeding that of prior decades. They will have to respond to the needs of a broader array of students, including adult learners, who are likely to turn to short-term, online methods of gaining industry-validated knowledge and skills. According to Strada Education’s COVID-19 Work and Education Survey (April 15-16, 2020), since midMarch 2020, 54% of working Americans have lost their jobs or income and 34% feel they will need additional education to find a comparable job if they lost theirs during this time. Moreover, 53% of Americans would seek online education and training programs rather than in-person choices.  \nAt the same time, higher education, employers and local and state governments must act quickly to collaborate. Mitigating the likelihood of a full-blown recession or even a short-term depression will depend on prioritizing the acquisition of in-demand, automation-resistant skills and credentials by New England’s out-of-work individuals and at-risk incumbent workers.  \n 2   \nEven at this relatively early stage of a global pandemic, many of the conditions linked to our  \nrecommendations already exist. For example:  \n Individuals can adapt quickly to digital methods of teaching, learning and working;  \n Current and prospective students’ expectations of higher education are changing;  \n Deficiencies in our labor market have been revealed, further clarifying the need for transparent education and career pathways;  \n We can no longer ignore inequities faced by people of color and low-income individuals.  \nGiven the present circumstances, it is more important than ever that higher education leaders band  \ntogether to innovate by adjusting delivery models, partnering with employers and creating pathways to  \nin-demand jobs in order to meet the needs","cbCaidNXbL8CCU4b","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidNXbL8CCU4b","pdf",2535854,35,"English","# Foreword\n# Executive Summary\n# Introduction\n# Implementing New Upskilling Initiatives: Needs and Capacities of Stakeholders\n# New England's Readiness for Focused Upskilling Efforts\n# New England's Upskilling Models\n# A Strategic Vision for Upskilling New England\n# Real-Time Labor Market Insights on Upskilling Pathways\n# Recommendations\n# Conclusion\n# Appendices\n# Works Cited","[{\"question\":\"Why does the report emphasize upskilling in New England?\",\"answer\":\"Job losses and rising economic uncertainty increase vulnerabilities for low-wage and hourly workers, making credentialed, in-demand skills more urgent. The region also needs models that address employer-reported skills shortages.\"},{\"question\":\"What kinds of education approaches does the report recommend?\",\"answer\":\"The report calls for nimble, collaborative delivery models including short-term and online learning options, alongside partnerships with employers to create clear pathways to in-demand jobs.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the report define upskilling?\",\"answer\":\"Upskilling is education, training, and development that prepares someone for advancement in the workforce. It highlights outcomes such as employer training, credentials, and college degrees.\"}]","UPSKILLING NEW ENGLAND: BRIDGING THE GAPS BETWEEN EDUCATORS AND EMPLOYERS - May 2020 | PDF",1792055561,88]