In radio, minority representation fell to 10 percent, the lowest level in recent years. Without their labor force participation, labor shortages will increase. The average person in the US holds 9.2 jobs from age 18 to age 34. More than half of these jobs were held between the ages of 18 and 24. Two-thirds of al new jobs are created by comanies with 20 or fewer employees.
More minorities are now part of the legal profession than in the past, but more are needed.
The five fastest growing occupations are computer-related occupations. Manufacturing jobs are projected to decrease by 89,000, however maintaining the same level of output as productivity and efficiency increase. Special efforts are being made to increase the minority teaching population in public schools. The reasons for the minority teacher shortage are complex and multifaceted. One dimension is the decreasing proportion of minority college students entering the teacher supply pipeline Most minorities in universities are pursuing degrees in business, engineering, and social science, and choosing occupations that promise greater financial rewards, opportunities for advancement, and better working conditions.