A report compiled by the Pennsylvania Economy League titled "Jobs of the Future" shows that highly skilled workers must be proficient in reading and math to compete for future jobs. The study points out the following concerns: 1. ) There will be jobs for people with only a high school degree, but more than one-half of the region's 11th graders are not proficient in math, and more than one-third of them are not proficient in reading. 2. ) More than 80 percent of the job openings will require only a high school diploma or a two-year degree. 3.) The Center for Workforce Information and Analysis estimates that, on average, nearly 85 percent of the future openings in the region will be replacement jobs, i.e. openings due to retirements, promotions, etc.
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