1. Is there a skills mismatch. Unemployment rate vs
Is there a skills mismatch? Unemployment rate vs. job opening rate,
Unemployment rate
Job opening rate
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

2. Most serious skill deficiencies among manufacturing employees
Percent
Note: Based on a survey of 1123 manufacturers.
Sources: Deloitte, Manufacturing Institute.

3. Methods used by manufacturers to mitigate skill gaps
Percent
Note: Based on a survey of 1123 manufacturers.
Sources: Deloitte, Manufacturing Institute.

4. California makes top ten list of human capital and investment in Milken Institute’s State Science & Technology Index, 2010 and 2012 10 13
Source: Milken Institute.

5. California still trails the nation in graduating S&E majors All recent degrees in science and engineering per 1,000 civilian workers, 2010 and 2012
California ranked
43 in 2010
40 in 2012
Sources: National Science Foundation, National Center for Education Statistics, Milken Institute.

6. Increases in student fee due to budget shortfall drives down enrollment in California community colleges FY to FY
Source: California Community Colleges.

7. Education resources inadequate in California Elementary-secondary public school system, 2009-2010
Source: U.S. Census.

8. “Linked Learning” connects high school academics with real-world experience in California
Academic Courses
Technical Courses
Work-based Learning Opportunities
Support Services (e.g., Career Counseling)
Source: ConnectEd: The California Center for College and Career .