Summary: It has been projected that by 2026 many jobs will only require a high school diploma. It has also been projected that these jobs will be taken by immigrants because they have become very vital to the American economy. Currently only 63% of American jobs require a high school diploma, and in the near future, that number will increase. Right now, 52% of immigrants account for maids, and 40% account for construction workers, and laborers. All together immigrants take up 17% of the overall workforce, but Trump's current administration are doing everything they can to lower those numbers. The administration has begun to support the Cotton-Perdue bill, which limits jobs to immigrants and will eliminate 1.3 million jobs by 2027, and 4.6 million by 2046. I think that this can be a step forward in the pro-DACA direction, and can turn into a positive outcome for America's future. Some main points from this article expanded on how immigrants are more willing to work jobs that many Americans would not be willing to do, and if this is the mindset of our society I do not think anyone can really be upset unless they are willing to do the jobs themselves.
Questions:
1. With these new statistics do you think that the overall college graduate percentage rates will drop over the next decade?
2. What do you think the Trump administration will do in order to keep the increasing number down?
Link: https://wtop.com/business-finance/2018/02/why-trumps-effort-to-curb-immigration-could-hurt-us-economy/slide/1/
1 comment:
I don't think that the overall college graduate percentage rate will drop. Just because the job accessibility goes up doesn't mean people will stop going to college. Perhaps to avoid student loans, but generally people see college as a measure of success and going to college will allow one to achieve a higher level in the workforce. As long as college holds that position I don't think that will change. The increase in available jobs without requirement for much skill is good for immigrants who don't come here with college diplomas. Trump is trying to keep these numbers down, perhaps because his voter base wants it? It doesn't seem as if their voter base is too appreciative of immigrants. disclaimer: I don't follow politics and this is what it seems like from my limited experience on the internet and at school.
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