Executive Council Statement
No Shortage of High-Tech Workers
… industries. But much of it is self-inflicted, created by short-sighted human resource policies and a lack of effective training and education programs. But increases in the demand for workers should not be viewed as a crisis but as a challenge … annually is uncalled for. The Administration should bring together employers, educators and labor to develop education and training programs to enhance the skills of U.S. workers to meet the industry’s employment needs. Since the industry relies heavily on a contingent workforce of temporaries, part-timers and contractors, it faces unique training and education problems as each firm lacks the necessary incentives to make crucial investments in their workforce. …