With the expansion of high technology industries, many areas have too few skilled workers and jobs are not being filled. A second major concern is the lack of preparation of youth with appropriate work skills needed in high technology industries. Finally because of inadequate life and work skills, many welfare recipients are not prepared to take area jobs. There are several stakeholders involved in this area. The public in general is impacted by levels of unemployment and underemployment because of costs of supporting those whose are not employed.
Businesses face challenges in securing needed human resources to operate needed processes.
Finally, youth, welfare recipients, and underemployed are at risk financially and psychologically when they are not contributing to the workforce and when they lack the financial capacity to provide for themselves. Gainfully employed population. Increased tax base. Increased public awareness of workforce issues. Increased knowledge of basic employee skills.