Growing Latino technical workforce keeps U.S. competitive
Tagged: populationThe Hispanic share of the population is projected to increase from 12 percent to 20 percent by 2020. Yet this surging minority comprises just 3.2 percent of the U.S. science and engineering workforce.
“Although Hispanics are widely seen as a tipping factor in U.S. politics, their make-or-break role in America’s economic future has gone largely unnoticed. The overlooked crunch point will not be in labor-intensive sectors, but at the cutting edge of technology.
The alternatives are stark. If the country’s fastest-growing population yields its fair share of top-notch scientists, engineers and technicians, the U.S. economy will be well positioned to continue leading the world in innovation. If Hispanics are left behind in the skills race, a thinner pool of technical talent will weaken U.S. competitiveness and speed the flight of high-wage jobs offshore.”
Source: More information in English / Mas informacíon en Ingles
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October 3rd, 2006
Fuente Traducido: usando Google o Altavista/Babel Fish
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