The well-paying jobs of the future will be in areas such as information technology, telecommunications, or other knowledge industries, such as education biotechnology, business management, etc. This year's State of the State speeches by various governors offer appetizing food for thought. It is evident that a fair number of them are making the connection between the new economy and the future quality of life in their states. Technology is here to stay. Knowledge builds wealth.
People are the most important resource.
There's no such thing as a smooth ride. Alliances or partnerships are the way to get things done. The location still matters, but now business comes to the worker, not vice versa. I have often said I have one of the last good unskilled jobs in Ohio. Thomas Carper of Delaware, Angus King of Maine and Bill Janklow of South Dakota raised the bar for other states by declaring that their schools and libraries are now all wired.