Jobs for the Future names education-work model the Big Blur

4 articles · Updated · Santa Fe New Mexican · May 10

The nonprofit says New Mexico has one of the nation's lowest labour-force participation rates, while 10% of 16- to 19-year-olds are neither in school nor working.
Employers across the state are struggling to fill jobs in healthcare, manufacturing and energy as hiring managers increasingly expect young people to have meaningful work experience.
The model aims to connect classroom learning with career opportunities earlier by blending K-12, higher education and employment, reflecting a broader US push to address skilled-worker shortages.

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