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By 2018, an estimated 63 percent of all new U.S. jobs will require workers with an education beyond high school. For our young people to get those jobs, they first need to graduate from high school ready to start a postsecondary education.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A higher education is increasingly essential for job opportunities in the modern workforce.
Bill Gates highlights the rising demand for educated workers in the United States job market, emphasizing that a significant majority of new jobs will require education beyond high school. He stresses the importance of ensuring that young people are well-prepared and motivated to pursue further education after high school, which is vital for their success in future employment.
Themes
EducationJobsHigh SchoolPostsecondaryYouthFutureWorkforce
In practice
Example use cases
During a graduation speech to inspire students about their future careers.
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