“Edward Gordon’s latest book is a stimulating read for all who care about jobs and skills. Ed’s analysis impels his readers to consider a fresh take on the changing nature of work, the rising global demand for talent, and how we can make sense of the sometimes contradictory signals from labor market data, employers, and our education and training system. Most important, Future Jobs presents tangible solutions to the jobs challenge that offer real benefits to employers and workers alike.”

“Future Jobs is a wonderful resource for students to determine the most promising career paths. Gordon reminds us of the significant mismatch between the skills needed for careers and the content of much of our education. He provides a fine overview of employer needs in our rapidly changing competitive landscape.”

“Edward Gordon’s new book Future Jobs: Solving the Employment and Skills Crisis has brought a number of disciplines to the top macroeconomic problem of our day. His analysis provides a proper perspective of structural unemployment and the many avenues to address this problem. Gordon’s book is a must-read for any serious policymaker and students looking at today’s labor market.”

“Ed Gordon has effectively described the perfect storm—the Talent Cliff—as well as our safe harbor—RETAINs. In the United States we face an absolute crisis in education and training that can be absolutely flipped into the foundation for a truly sustainable society. His prescription for RETAINs gives us the kind of independent public-private partnership that’s essential for success and overcoming the public and private sector silos that have prevented breakthroughs in education and workforce development. Future Jobs: Solving the Employment and Skills Crisis is an essential resource for community, educational, labor, governmental, and business leaders throughout the country.”