Ginn: The state's unemployment rate has now been equal to or below the national average since January 2007 and below California's rate"Ó4th highest in the nation"Ófor 93 consecutive months.
Higher Education
Degrees Still Matter—But They’re Not Enough
A recent poll shows employers still value college degrees, but they are worried about a skills gap between what they need and what candidates actually possess. Earlier this year, Lumina Foundation and Gallup surveyed 2,000 U.S. employers across a range of industries. The results show that employers still value higher education and still expect degrees to matter...
May 1, 2026