摘要: |
Workforce development. What do we mean by this term? It originated in the 1960s when the federal government strove to address the job training needs of the dis-advantaged. As our global society grew, its definition broadened to accommodate a rapidly changing workplace. In our profession, we are facing a workforce shortage that's going to be exacerbated in the near future. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a need for about 25,000 new civil engineers each year throughout this decade. However, this number is based on the need to replace workers; it does little to consider the impact of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and civil engineers' roles in its implementation. Moody's estimates that infrastructure projects will create 883,600 jobs by 2030 and per capita income will increase by 10.5% as a result. |