Summary
A new report shows that most jobless folks in the Valley are in their prime working years, meaning we seriously need to step up local job training and economic support. If we don't fix this mismatch, we're leaving tons of prime talent—and economic growth—on the table.
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Impact analysis
It's a huge drain on our local economy because prime-age workers aren't earning or spending, which hurts our tax base and overall community wealth.
Local businesses and workers will win big if we finally get effective training programs that match what employers actually need.
Unemployed prime-age workers are taking the biggest hit, missing out on crucial earning years and career growth.
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