Rural Labor Market Analysis

How the changes in technological, economic and demographic shifts at the national level impact college and career readiness within the context of rural schools.

The pandemic transformed the way people work and the prevalence of different types of working envirnoments, such as remote work. Remote work and changes in industry trends may lead to unique challenges for rural areas, and rural school district leaders must understand these impacts on their community to provide effective college and career readiness programs for students.

This brief describes the changes in technological, economic and demographic shifts at the national level, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted labor market projections and working environments. Additionally, this brief summarizes the outcomes of labor market shifts within the context of rural schools and their implications for college and career readiness.