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CINCINNATI — The second part of the Gen Z in the Workforce in the Cincinnati Region report has been released by the Cincinnati Regional Chamber Workforce Innovation Center, looking at Gen Z STARs, which stands for Skilled Through Alternative Routes, according to a press release.
The report defines STARS as those who pursue alternatives to a bachelor’s degree, either in education or in a career.
“Our region has an abundance of Gen Z individuals who have earned certificates, credentials, or associate degrees, as well as those who bring relevant skills from military service or prior work experience,” said Audrey Treasure, vice president & executive director of the Workforce Innovation Center, in the release. “These individuals are motivated to succeed and bring valuable perspectives to the workplace. Employers who understand how to hire and retain them will strengthen their organizations for the future.”
The report found a number of interesting statistics including that Gen Z is the region’s second largest generation, just barely behind Millennials. Of those Gen Z people, more than half (56.3%) are high school graduates are of employment age. The others are age 12-18.
The region’s 92% graduation rate is a tad higher than that of Columbus (91%), Cleveland (91%) and Indianapolis (88%), according to the report.
For those Gen Z students who earn an associate degree, 60% of them stay in Cincinnati while 40% of them leave.
The report also highlights the median annual earnings for the most popular jobs without degree requirements:
It also highlighted the median annual earnings for the highest paying jobs without four-year degree requirements:
You can see the full report here:
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Cody Thompson
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