Unintended consequences on gender diversity of high-tech growth and labor market polarization
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DOI: 10.1016/j.respol.2017.10.013
Abstract: There has been considerable media coverage highlighting the lack of gender diversity in Silicon Valley, stressing the relatively low participation of women in the high-tech economy. Austin offers a unique case for testing whether similar… read more here.
Keywords: job; skill occupations; tech; tech industry ... See more keywords
Middle School, Middle-Skills: 8th Grader’s Interest in Middle-Skill Occupations
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DOI: 10.1177/08948453221089364
Abstract: There is a workforce shortage in middle-skill occupations requiring some educational training but not a 4-year college degree, such as skilled trades (e.g., construction), transportation (e.g., drivers), and manufacturing. Identifying factors that promote adolescent interest… read more here.
Keywords: middle skill; interest middle; middle; skill occupations ... See more keywords