A Governor’s Action Guide to Achieving Jobs for All Americans

The world of work is changing. The economy is at an inflection point, where rapid technological transformation, demographic shifts and a tightening labor market have left businesses searching for skilled employees and current and future workers searching for pathways to good jobs. This uncertain time, however, also offers an opportunity for innovative leaders to create responsive, nimble training and workforce systems that prepare Americans for the jobs of the future.

Recognizing that governors are focused on creating and sustaining good jobs for their residents, National Governors Association Chair, Montana Governor Steve Bullock, launched a yearlong initiative titled Good Jobs for All Americans in July 2018. Throughout the initiative, Gov. Bullock convened state leaders, national experts and business representatives for a series of regional leadership workshops to discuss ways states can respond to workforce trends. These activities helped identify strategies that governors can implement to support future-oriented education and training for their residents.