This document discusses the changing landscape of career readiness and education. It provides the following key points:
1) A high school diploma is no longer sufficient - nearly 60% of today's workforce has some level of post-secondary education compared to only 28% in 1973.
2) However, college completion rates in the U.S. are low, with only 40% of 27-year olds having an associate's degree or higher.
3) Several state initiatives are highlighted that aim to address skills gaps and link education more directly to local economic demands through career readiness programs and apprenticeships.
4) WIN Learning provides a personalized career readiness system to help administrators and students assess skills and develop
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