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August 26, 2019 by frankbritt

Why Not to Ignore the Invisible, “Unbanked” Labor Market

Middle-skill workers are the majority of the U.S. labor market but are among the least likely to have a career focused social media presence. With recruiters looking to platforms like LinkedIn and using digital keyword tools when looking for candidates, many who are not online are falling through the cracks. Their invisibility in the digital labor market suppresses economic mobility, widens the gap between the supply and demand of talent, and exacerbates skill gaps among employers. Read more about Why companies need to stop ignoring those without a digital presence on fastcompany.com

Filed Under: Democratization of Access Tagged With: middle skill, recruiting, skills gap, unbanked

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Frank is CEO of Penn Foster, a leader in career-focused online and blended education. Students, employers and organizations rely on Penn Foster to build the skills and knowledge to power the 21st century workforce. For over 125 years, we have been dedicated to helping people lead more meaningful and productive lives and improving social outcomes through education.

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Creating a national movement to better connect education, career pathways and job creation, while also promoting affordable learning.
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