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• Incumbent Worker Training
• Worker Shortages & Skills Mis-Matches

Workforce Investment Issues

Connecticut business is constantly evolving, and requires the same of its workforce. Due to changes in the state's demographics, including an aging population, an influx of immigrants, and the ongoing transition from a goods-producing to a service-providing economy, ever-greater effort must be made to have workers trained for the jobs being created.

Connecticut's Workforce is Key to Competing

• Connecticut ranks among the top states in having an educated workforce and strong workforce system, but if current trends continue, skilled worker shortages will threaten the state's competitiveness.

• The facts point to a need to intensify our workforce development initiatives. Prepare the pipelines now to avoid an economic and social crisis later.

• A skilled workforce, well-matched to the needs of Connecticut's key sectors, is our best economic development asset.

• The workforce development infrastructure is in place in Connecticut and is making an impact, but it needs continued investment.

• Connecticut's Workforce Investment Boards are ready to do more. They have a track record of performance and innovation in serving the people and the businesses of the state.