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America’s Labor Shortage Is Bigger Than the Local Hiring Pool | Opinion

Businesses keep searching for workers within the same narrow geographic circles, then wonder why they cannot fill essential jobs.

  • 35% of small business owners reported having unfilled job openings in August.
  • 82% of hiring businesses reported few or no qualified local applicants.
  • Structured employment-based pathways offer sustainable workforce solutions.

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