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Workforce Trends

Nationally, the workforce development system is part of an overall system that works with business to add jobs, increase earnings and sales and maintain global competitiveness. It stands alongside K-12, vocational and two year colleges, four-year and graduate universities and apprenticeship programs, which all exist for the purpose of preparing people to contribute economically to the nation through gainful employment.  Arapahoe/Douglas Works' integration with these entities affords us an opportunity to shed light on current Workforce Trends facing the local economy.  The information below, including reports developed by Arapahoe/Douglas Works, is intended to give perspective on such trends.

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Top 10 hardest U.S. jobs to fill

1. Skilled Trades
2. Sales Representatives
3. Engineers
4. Drivers
5. Accounting & Finance Staff
6. IT Staff
7. Management/Executives
8. Teachers
9. Secretaries/Administrative Assistants
10. Machinist/Machine Operator

Organizations Leading the Discussion

Workforce Management

Denver Business Journal

National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB)

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