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The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) is a research and policy institute within Georgetown’s McCourt School of Public Policy.

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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 16m
When CEW launched in 2008, our work focused on using career outcomes as a yardstick to judge educational outcomes and to connect the dots between the labor market and education. Jeff Strohl discusses CEW’s history and the future of our work: bit.ly/47ymvEg #Work #EconSky #AcademicSky
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Unfinished Work - CEW Georgetown
Upon his retirement, CEW Director Jeff Strohl shares a few reflections about the current frontiers of education and workforce research.
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 2h
Increasing doubts surrounding higher education and rising college costs have led to growing interest in high-paying jobs that don’t require bachelor’s degrees. CEW’s Zack Mabel explains why these jobs are still hard to come by in the @washingtonpost.com: www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
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Jobs that earn six figures without going to college (and why they are rare)
Occupations like air traffic controllers surpass traditional skilled trades in earnings but still require certification or specialized training, a study found.
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 3h
CEW’s Jeff Strohl worked in the construction trades before he began his career in education and workforce research. Read more about what he learned throughout his career in his farewell reflections: bit.ly/47ymvEg #HigherEd #AcademicSky
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Unfinished Work - CEW Georgetown
Upon his retirement, CEW Director Jeff Strohl shares a few reflections about the current frontiers of education and workforce research.
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The US #economy faces a projected shortage of 2.9 million managers through at least 2032, yet some modern companies keep cutting their middle-management ranks. @wsj.com explores why: www.wsj.com/lifestyle/ca... #EconSky
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The third report explores topics that complicate postsecondary value assessment—for example, how to evaluate outcomes for workers who have lower earnings but whose work generates invaluable contributions to society. bit.ly/4zLIy7F #Postsecondary #AcademicSky
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Postsecondary Educational Value: Why It Matters, Who Is Measuring It, and Where We Go Now - CEW Georgetown
CEW’s new three-report series helps policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and administrators navigate the complex challenges of measuring postsecondary value.
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to recognize the millions of Hispanic Americans who contribute to our country daily. We’ll share data that reflect their important role in education and the workforce, and highlight the need to increase representation in both. #HispanicHeritageMonth
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
“States can use recent federal changes as an opportunity to set their own specific accountability goals, build more robust data systems, and improve postsecondary outcomes.”—Artem Gulish on the third report in our new three-report series. More here: bit.ly/4zLIy7F #AcademicSky #Postsecondary
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Postsecondary Educational Value: Why It Matters, Who Is Measuring It, and Where We Go Now - CEW Georgetown
CEW’s new three-report series helps policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and administrators navigate the complex challenges of measuring postsecondary value.
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
“To improve student outcomes, leaders of states, institutions, and programs need to understand not only how their education systems perform on value metrics such as ROI, but also how underlying factors drive these outcomes.”—Jennifer Engle. Read more: bit.ly/4zLIy7F #AcademicSky #HigherEd
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
“Post-completion earnings and program costs are central components when calculating the value of postsecondary education. However, a more complete measure would account for nonmonetary benefits as well,” said CEW’s Jeff Strohl. bit.ly/4zLIy7F #Education #AcademicSky
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Postsecondary Educational Value: Why It Matters, Who Is Measuring It, and Where We Go Now - CEW Georgetown
CEW’s new three-report series helps policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and administrators navigate the complex challenges of measuring postsecondary value.
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The third report in our new series provides practical guidance for conceptualizing and measuring postsecondary value to policymakers, policy analysts, researchers, and practitioners at the state level. Read more here: bit.ly/4zLIy7F #AcademicSky
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Postsecondary Educational Value: Why It Matters, Who Is Measuring It, and Where We Go Now - CEW Georgetown
CEW’s new three-report series helps policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and administrators navigate the complex challenges of measuring postsecondary value.
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
How can leaders assess whether investments in higher education support the production of credentials that lead to monetary and nonmonetary value? Find out in “Measuring Postsecondary Value,” the second report in our new series: bit.ly/4zLIy7F #Credentials #AcademicSky
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Postsecondary Educational Value: Why It Matters, Who Is Measuring It, and Where We Go Now - CEW Georgetown
CEW’s new three-report series helps policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and administrators navigate the complex challenges of measuring postsecondary value.
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Our new three-report series examines how to measure the outcomes of postsecondary education and training, and what changes in policy and practice need to happen to ensure that postsecondary education delivers on its full potential as a private and public good. bit.ly/4zLIy7F #AcademicSky
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Postsecondary Educational Value: Why It Matters, Who Is Measuring It, and Where We Go Now - CEW Georgetown
CEW’s new three-report series helps policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and administrators navigate the complex challenges of measuring postsecondary value.
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Growing doubt about the value of higher education has motivated experts to develop ways to measure the benefits of postsecondary credentials. Our new report series helps stakeholders determine which metrics are appropriate for which audiences and purposes. bit.ly/4zLIy7F #HigherEd #AcademicSky
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Postsecondary Educational Value: Why It Matters, Who Is Measuring It, and Where We Go Now - CEW Georgetown
CEW’s new three-report series helps policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and administrators navigate the complex challenges of measuring postsecondary value.
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Our new three-report series helps policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and administrators better define, measure, and assess the value of postsecondary education and training. bit.ly/4zLIy7F #AcademicSky #Postsecondary
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Postsecondary Educational Value: Why It Matters, Who Is Measuring It, and Where We Go Now - CEW Georgetown
CEW’s new three-report series helps policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and administrators navigate the complex challenges of measuring postsecondary value.
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ACTE Public Policy @actepolicy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
New research from @georgetowncew.bsky.social found that postsecondary institutions across the nation’s 55 largest metro areas are not producing enough middle-skills credentials aligned with “springboard occupations.” Read more: www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...
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New Report Finds Nationwide Credential Shortage Across High-wage Fields
New research from the Center on Education and the Workforce at Georgetown University found that postsecondary institutions across the nation’s 55 largest metro areas are not producing enough middle-sk...
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Enhancing counseling and other student services could make all the difference in providing students with a clearer roadmap from school to economic independence. Read the rest of our recommendations for administrators and policymakers: bit.ly/3pTk2jn #Counseling #EduSky
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Navigating the College-to-Career Pathway: The 10 Rules of Moving from Youth Dependency to Adult Economic Independence - CEW Georgetown
Here are 10 rules students should follow to achieve economic independence when making college and career choices
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
When selecting a college major, CEW’s Jeff Strohl advises students to consult data on degree outcomes. The US Department of Education College Scorecard is one potential resource. Learn more: @post-gazette.com www.post-gazette.com/news/educati... #HigherEd #CollegeDegree #AcademicSky
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Choosing a college major? Here’s what experts want you to know.
Experts say passion, affordability and career goals should all factor into one of the biggest decisions students make.
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Happy First Day of fall! We hope this season fills your heart with warmth and wonder. #FallIsHere #AutumnEquinox media.giphy.com/media/nfi0jq...
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
One of our key recommendations for administrators and policymakers trying to smooth the pathway to economic independence? Mandate transparency and economic accountability for all #postsecondary programs and institutions. bit.ly/3pTk2jn #AcademicSky #EconSky
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Navigating the College-to-Career Pathway: The 10 Rules of Moving from Youth Dependency to Adult Economic Independence - CEW Georgetown
Here are 10 rules students should follow to achieve economic independence when making college and career choices
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Education should be designed to yield skills that are valued across the workplace—specifically, communication, teamwork, sales and customer service, leadership, and problem solving and complex thinking. bit.ly/3pTk2jn #Education #HigherEd #AcademicSky
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Navigating the College-to-Career Pathway: The 10 Rules of Moving from Youth Dependency to Adult Economic Independence - CEW Georgetown
Here are 10 rules students should follow to achieve economic independence when making college and career choices
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
High schools should emphasize both #academic preparedness and #workforce readiness in their curricula to connect students with pathways to high-paying middle-skills occupations that are facing shortages. Read more from @hechingerreport.org: hechingerreport.org/opinion-weve...
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OPINION: We've been treating college as a career plan, but it's failing too many students
College has become an expensive career exploration strategy, with no exit ramp for students who may need one. It does not have to be that way.
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
How can you get the most out of a college experience? Both general #liberalarts education and specific career education have value, so try to seek out a curriculum that provides broad learning across disciplines as well as deep learning in a subject area. bit.ly/3pTk2jn #HigherEd #AcademicSky
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Navigating the College-to-Career Pathway: The 10 Rules of Moving from Youth Dependency to Adult Economic Independence - CEW Georgetown
Here are 10 rules students should follow to achieve economic independence when making college and career choices
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
For those of you who observe Yom Kippur, we hope you have an easy fast and a meaningful day.
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
15 of the 22 occupational groups that include springboard occupations are projected to have credential shortages in most major metro areas through 2034. bit.ly/4wypgjl #Workforce #EconSky #AcademicSky
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Total graduate enrollments increased by 49% from 2000 to 2020. Promoting greater transparency about graduate program outcomes has become more urgent due to the expansion of graduate education and the related increase in student loan debt. bit.ly/3NaFnzn #GraduateDegree #AcademicSky
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Graduate Degrees: Risky and Unequal Paths to the Top - CEW Georgetown
Graduate degrees can provide higher earnings and career advancement, but rising costs, student debt, and the lack of transparency surrounding outcomes make them high-risk investments.
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Today is International Equal Pay Day! Despite achieving higher levels of education and pursuing careers in high-paying fields, women continue to earn less than their male counterparts. Let's unite to break the glass ceiling and bridge the wage gap. bit.ly/312cvBQ #EqualPay #WageGap
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Women Can't Win: Despite Making Educational Gains and Pursuing High Wage Majors, Women Still Earn Less Than Men - CEW Georgetown
Women still earn only 92 cents for every dollar earned by men, even when equalizing for all other factors such as education and occupation.
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Requiring the publication of relevant outcome metrics, like completion rates and loan repayment rates, on each graduate program’s website and through a centralized web portal could shed a brighter light on the full spectrum of graduate program outcomes. bit.ly/3NaFnzn
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Graduate Degrees: Risky and Unequal Paths to the Top - CEW Georgetown
Graduate degrees can provide higher earnings and career advancement, but rising costs, student debt, and the lack of transparency surrounding outcomes make them high-risk investments.
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
We project that the US will need 5.25M workers with postsecondary education through 2032, 4.5M of whom will need a bachelor’s degree or higher. Despite this demand, companies are struggling to find qualified workers. @fastcompany.com explores why: www.fastcompany.com/91596810/ope...
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America has millions of open jobs. So why can't people find work?
The job market has a contradiction: Companies can't find enough workers, while millions of people are struggling to get hired.
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Institutions, policymakers, and employers have critical roles to play in pointing those interested in middle-skills work toward occupations that are springboards to economic opportunities. Find these occupations in our new report: bit.ly/4wypgjl #EconSky #Occupations
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Springboards to Opportunity - CEW Georgetown
Our report identifies 159 middle-skills springboard occupations that offer high starting pay and strong wage growth to workers with postsecondary certificates or associate’s degrees.
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The ongoing decline in the population of 18-year-olds—the typical age of college freshmen—spells enrollment troubles for colleges and universities. Regional public institutions are especially vulnerable. Read more: @washingtonmonthly.bsky.social washingtonmonthly.com/2026/08/30/a...
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The number of springboard occupations in a metro area is not by itself indicative of opportunity for workers. The share of all middle-skills workers actually employed in these occupations shapes economic opportunity as well. bit.ly/4wypgjl #EconSky #AcademicSky
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Springboards to Opportunity - CEW Georgetown
Our report identifies 159 middle-skills springboard occupations that offer high starting pay and strong wage growth to workers with postsecondary certificates or associate’s degrees.
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
In some cases, graduate education worsens earnings disparities. Median earnings among Black/African American and Hispanic/Latino workers with graduate degrees are $16,000 below the median among all workers with graduate degrees. bit.ly/3NaFnzn #PayGap #EconSky #AcademicSky
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Graduate Degrees: Risky and Unequal Paths to the Top - CEW Georgetown
Graduate degrees can provide higher earnings and career advancement, but rising costs, student debt, and the lack of transparency surrounding outcomes make them high-risk investments.
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Education can play an important role in safeguarding #democracy. Our research finds that higher education can expose students to diverse perspectives, encourage independent thought, and help mitigate authoritarian preferences. #InternationalDayOfDemocracy bit.ly/32tzWon
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The Role of Education in Taming Authoritarian Attitudes - CEW Georgetown
Postsecondary education can play a critical role in protecting democratic republics against the threat of authoritarianism.
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Concerningly, in 25 metro areas, production of credentials aligned with springboard occupations will fall short of meeting employer demand in all occupational groups with springboard occupations. View our new data tool, which provides an overview of these shortages. bit.ly/4wypgjl #AcademicSky
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Springboards to Opportunity - CEW Georgetown
Our report identifies 159 middle-skills springboard occupations that offer high starting pay and strong wage growth to workers with postsecondary certificates or associate’s degrees.
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Without clear information about graduate degree programs’ debt and earnings outcomes, prospective students are unable to make fully informed choices about their graduate education and future careers. bit.ly/3NaFnzn #GraduateSchool #ROI #AcademicSky
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Graduate Degrees: Risky and Unequal Paths to the Top - CEW Georgetown
Graduate degrees can provide higher earnings and career advancement, but rising costs, student debt, and the lack of transparency surrounding outcomes make them high-risk investments.
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
To everyone who celebrates Rosh Hashanah, shanah tova! We hope you enjoy celebrating with loved ones and that your new year is filled with happiness and good health.
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
All 55 major metro areas share a common challenge: a critical shortage of credentialed workers. Addressing these shortages could help employers fill projected job openings in critical occupations while advancing opportunity for the middle-skills workforce. bit.ly/4wypgjl
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Springboards to Opportunity - CEW Georgetown
Our report identifies 159 middle-skills springboard occupations that offer high starting pay and strong wage growth to workers with postsecondary certificates or associate’s degrees.
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Shortages in middle-skills springboard occupations give students the opportunity to find careers that provide economic mobility without necessarily requiring a bachelor’s degree and create openings for community colleges to deepen employer partnerships. Read more: www.ccdaily.com/2026/09/metr...
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Metro areas face shortages in middle-skills workforce - Community College Daily
Community colleges looking to strengthen workforce programs and respond to local labor shortages have a new resource at their disposal. A new report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce finds that all 55 of the nation's largest metropolitan areas are projected to face shortages of workers qualified for certain "springboard occupations"
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Today, we remember those who lost their lives on 9/11. We will #NeverForget the bravery of our first responders and the resilience of our country.
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
While the list of springboard occupations varies by metro area, a few key occupations serve as springboards to economic opportunity in most metro areas. bit.ly/4wypgjl #Occupations #Economy #EconSky
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Springboards to Opportunity - CEW Georgetown
Our report identifies 159 middle-skills springboard occupations that offer high starting pay and strong wage growth to workers with postsecondary certificates or associate’s degrees.
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
“Ultimately, springboard occupations illustrate both the promise and the challenge of the middle-skills pathway. They show that strong earnings and upward mobility exist for some workers without bachelor’s degrees.”—CEW’s Jeff Strohl. bit.ly/4wypgjl #EconSky #Workforce
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Springboards to Opportunity - CEW Georgetown
Our report identifies 159 middle-skills springboard occupations that offer high starting pay and strong wage growth to workers with postsecondary certificates or associate’s degrees.
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
“To gain a deeper understanding of the middle-skills jobs landscape, we have to look at where the greatest opportunities exist for the workers of today and for the workers of tomorrow,” said Catherine Morris, co-author of our new report. bit.ly/4wypgjl #EconSky #Jobs
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
To avoid skills shortages across 171 occupations, the US economy will need 5.25 million more workers with postsecondary education through 2032, but uncertainties still await young workers in an ever-evolving labor market. Read more @forbes.com: www.forbes.com/sites/johnwe... #EconSky #LaborMarket
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3 Dualities Of The Genz Labor Market
AI reshapes careers, requiring graduates to balance adaptability, specialized skills, and broad expertise amid uncertainty.
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Ten springboard occupations account for more than 40% of middle-skills employment in springboard occupations. These include general and operations managers, police officers, electricians, and firefighters, among others. bit.ly/4wypgjl #AcademicSky #EconSky #Workforce
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Springboards to Opportunity - CEW Georgetown
Our report identifies 159 middle-skills springboard occupations that offer high starting pay and strong wage growth to workers with postsecondary certificates or associate’s degrees.
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The installation, maintenance, and repair occupational group includes the largest number of springboard occupations. By contrast, service-oriented occupational groups typically include very few of these occupations. bit.ly/4wypgjl #EconSky #AcademicSky #Occupations
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
On #InternationalLiteracyDay, we celebrate literacy’s role as a foundation for learning, opportunity, and economic mobility. Strong literacy skills help people navigate education, work, and everyday life—and build pathways to a better future.
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Our new data tool maps credential shortages by occupational group in each of the 55 major metro areas, specific springboard occupations in these metro areas, and credential production in aligned programs at the institutional level. bit.ly/4wypgjl #EconSky #Credentials #AcademicSky
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Springboards to Opportunity - CEW Georgetown
Our report identifies 159 middle-skills springboard occupations that offer high starting pay and strong wage growth to workers with postsecondary certificates or associate’s degrees.
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Springboard occupations are most prevalent within the installation, maintenance, and repair; office and administrative support; healthcare professional and technical; and production occupational groups. Read more: bit.ly/4wypgjl #Workforce #EconSky
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
In response to new federal loan caps, a growing number of universities have lowered #tuition rates for select graduate programs, but concerns about students being pushed into unfavorable private loan markets remain. Read more from @politico.com: www.politico.com/newsletters/... #AcademicSky
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How colleges are reckoning with the GOP’s push to cut tuition costs
President Donald Trump has been determined to push colleges to lower tuition. A few schools are getting the message.<b>&nbsp;</b>
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Georgetown CEW @georgetowncew.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Our new report, "Springboards to Opportunity: The Middle-Skills Occupational Landscape in 55 US Metro Areas," and the accompanying data tool map where the most promising opportunities lie for workers, postsecondary providers, and employers. bit.ly/4wypgjl
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Springboards to Opportunity - CEW Georgetown
Our report identifies 159 middle-skills springboard occupations that offer high starting pay and strong wage growth to workers with postsecondary certificates or associate’s degrees.
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