WORKFORCE 2024 WORKFORCE 2024 have all the workers gone ? WhereTABLE OF CONTENTS 2024 WORKFORCE OVERVIEW: CHALLENGES From skills gaps to aff ordable housing, a multitude of factors are hindering employers’ attempts to fi nd workers. WHAT WORKS FOR WORKERS Are 32-hour work weeks the future of corporate America? 1016 22 REMOTEWORK To return to the offi ce, or not to return to the offi ce, that is the question. 26 LABORSHORTAGES Tracey Hyatt Bosman of BLS & Co. explores labor opportunities outside “Tier One” locations. 28 SKILLSUSAAND BEYOND A week-long national competition transforms skills training into an Olympic sport; one area in South Carolina aims to give skills champions sports-level recognition. 38 DURABLESKILLSIN NORTHCAROLINA High school students in North Carolina are obtaining soft skills alongside their diploma. SHORT-TERM CREDENTIALS The Lumina Foundation’s Chauncy Lennon and Kermit Kaleba discuss strategies to increase certifi cation attainment. 35 2 WORKFORCE 20244 WORKFORCE 2024 49 AFFORDABLEWORKFORCEHOUSING The American Dream is not as attainable as it used to be. Here’s who’s fi xing that. 52 CHILDCARE Chip makers attempt to solve labor shortages and rising child-care costs in one fell swoop. 55 HIGH SCHOOLWORKFORCEDEVELOPMENT Renewed support for high school technical education courses helps cultivate the next generation of trade workers. 58 COMMUNITYCOLLEGES A more accessible and aff ordable route to degree attainment. 62 UNIVERSITIES Institutes of higher learning throughout America are working to strengthen the nation’s tech and semiconductor workforce. 66 TRADEANDTECHNICALSCHOOLS Through partnerships with trade schools, companies are cultivating pipelines of “tailor-made” workers. 52 66 TEXAS INTELLIGENCE REPORT “BUILDING A TALENT STRONG TEXAS.” 416 WORKFORCE 2024 90 102 82 TOYOTA WORKFORCE North Carolina Department of Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders gives insight into Toyota’s plans to bring thousands of jobs to the state. 86 LIGHTCAST STUDY ON TALENT MIGRATION An in-depth look at Lightcast’s 2023 Talent Attraction Scorecard. Here’s looking at you, Vermont. 90 AUTOMATION Addressing business leaders’ burning questions about AI’s potential to transform workplace dynamics. 94 FEDERALPROGRAMS An excerpt from the Brookings Institution report ,“How federal, state and local leaders can leverage the CHIPS and Science Act as a landmark workforce opportunity.” 98 NATIVEAMERICANWORKFORCEDEVELOPMENT The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians’ dedication to workforce preparation invites new opportunities to tribal lands. 102 FINDINGANDHIRINGEXITING MILITARYVETERANS Why industry giants are interested in hiring veterans. 106 MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP DIRECTORY 109 STATEWORKFORCE BOARDDIRECTORY 112 ADINDEX STEM EDUCATION How universities are working to close the diversity gap in STEM programs and career pathways. 717679 INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP CASE STUDY (BWXT) INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP CASE STUDY (DELTA STAR) Next >