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Looming infrastructure demands will require a new educated technical workface to replace the current largely retirement age workforce. Looming infrastructure demands will require a new educated technical workface to replace the current largely retirement age workforce. Infrastructure skills: Knowledge, tools, and training to increase opportunity by Joseph Kane and Adie Tomer, Brookings

May 13, 2016

As the U.S. labor market continues to gain momentum, concerns over wage stagnation and income inequality persist, especially at a regional level. In response, many public, private, and civic leaders across a variety of metropolitan areas are forging new collaborations and launching innovative strategies to support greater economic opportunity. Infrastructure investment represents a key priority in this respect, whether aimed at boosting transportation access, increasing broadband adoption, strengthening freight connectivity, or improving water quality