Workforce Skills Training in K-12 Facilities
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Category
Studio-K12, Perspectives, Innovation -
Posted By
Schmidt Associates -
Posted On
Nov 20, 2018
Since 2011, 11.5 million jobs have been created in the United States for workers with education past high school. However, only about 47% of working-aged adults in Indiana currently have degrees. One way to fill this gap is to include workforce-ready spaces and programs directly within high schools. Think auto shops, TV broadcasting spaces, welding labs, hair salons, etc.
We touch on why it is important to teach these real-world skills, the different focus areas, design considerations, and our project experience in this magazine below:
If you have questions or want to know how we can help with your next project, reach out!