US firms face skills shortages amid high joblessness

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  • Permanent joblessness?
  • Changing manufacturing job market
  • Traditional training inadequate
  • High hurdles to advancement
  • Low-wage job trap
  • Education funding shortfalls
  • Policy options
  • State funding
  • Improved qualifications
  • Company training programmes

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