The economic projections are clear:  the majority of jobs – and the vast majority of “good” jobs that pay a solid wage and offer pathways to advancement – require education and training beyond high school.

Achieve has a number of reports that further explore the link between a strong K-12 academic foundation – as articulated by college- and career-ready standards or expectations – and students’ ability to access and succeed in the careers of their choice.

• Common Core State Standards & Career and Technical Education: Bridging the Divide between College and Career Readiness [1]
• Skills and the Common Core: An Analysis of the Skills Reflected in the Common Core State Standards [2]
• T [3]he Future of the U.S. Workforce: Middle Skills Jobs and the Growing Importance of Postsecondary Education [3]
• The Future of the U.S. Workforce: The Limited Career Prospects for High School Graduates Without Additional Education and Training [4]
• The Future of the U.S. Workforce: A Survey of Hiring Practices Across Industries [5]

Download [6] a summary of The Future of the U.S. Workforce research.