community action network policy palooza
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Brian Kelsey's presentation at the Community Action Network Policy Palooza held at the University of Texas at Austin Alumni Center on October 17, 2012.TRANSCRIPT
October 17, 2012 | Community Action Network Policy Palooza
Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis, US Census Bureau
October 17, 2012 | Community Action Network Policy Palooza
Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis, US Census Bureau
October 17, 2012 | Community Action Network Policy Palooza
Education: What’s at stake?
• 37% (7.5M) of all new jobs in US expected by 2020 will require postsecondary degree*
• 16 out of top 25 fastest growing occupations in US will require postsecondary degree
• 91 out of top 100 highest paying occupations in US require postsecondary degree
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics. *Degree as used here includes one or two-year certifications.
October 17, 2012 | Community Action Network Policy Palooza
Is Austin’s workforce prepared?Population, Age 25+ 2011 2000 Change Percent
No high school diploma 73,699 66,511 7,188 11%
High school diploma 87,132 68,316 18,816 28%
Some college, no degree 98,505 84,486 14,019 17%
Associate's degree 33,283 19,887 13,396 67%
Bachelor's degree 146,033 103,111 42,922 42%
Graduate/prof degree 88,437 58,826 29,611 50%
Source: US Census Bureau
October 17, 2012 | Community Action Network Policy Palooza
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics