The Workforce Is Shrinking. Higher Education Must Step Up.
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The alarm bells have been ringing for some time. A new report from Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce made it clear: the United States is facing a profound shortfall of college-educated workers. By 2032, nearly 18 million experienced professionals with postsecondary credentials will have retired. Only about 14 million equally credentialed younger workers will take their place. That is a 5.25 million person gap.
Originally published: September 24, 2025
Author: Marvin Krislov
Position: President
Institution: Pace University
Published by: Forbes