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Florida TaxWatch Releases Economic Commentary on Long-Term Changes and Challenges for Postsecondary Training in Florida

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Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) released Beyond the Pandemic: Long-Term Changes and Challenges for Postsecondary Training in Florida, the fourth installment in the taxpayer research institute’s COVID-19 Legacy Series. The report introduces the distinctly new workforce that is emerging from the pandemic and explains how postsecondary training and education, a proven driver of economic mobility, is also evolving in order to be responsive and adaptable to inevitable, sudden change.

Beyond the Pandemic—Long-Term Changes and Challenges for Postsecondary Training

COVID Recovery, Economic Development, Education, Research
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Shifting demographics as the Baby Boomer generation exits the labor force will also fuel broader changes for the working population. For these reasons, the needs of the future workforce place a premium on human skills development—equipping individuals with the requisite skills to be prepared for a workforce full of disruption and displacement. Increasingly, postsecondary institutions and industry will both be crucial to training workers for an ever-evolving economy.

Palliative Care in Florida: Challenges and Options for Florida’s Future

Health Care, Research, Retirement
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This report, part of a series of TaxWatch research reports on long-term care, focuses on the benefits of palliative care and opportunities to increase use of these services in Florida. From our research, it is clear that community-based palliative care warrants special attention as a distinct and promising healthcare service.

Challenges Facing Florida’s Community-Based Child Welfare System

Budget & Appropriations, Education, Research
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In this study, Florida TaxWatch evaluates the two primary issues contributing to, and subsequently worsened by the increased demand on the system: workforce instability and increasing need for services. The study concludes by recommending that the state examine options that improve service accessibility and availability and enhance workforce stability.

Florida’s Labor Resilience: Navigating the National Cool-Down and Local Market Dynamics

Research, Workforce Development
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Amidst a national shift towards a cooler labor market with fewer job openings, the study explores the consequent effects on wage trends and inflationary pressures. The focus is on Florida’s unique position and its adaptive response to these economic headwinds, highlighting the state’s labor market resilience. As job openings decline and employee separations remain high, Florida’s experience offers a case study in managing workforce challenges during economic cooldowns. This paper is a must-read for policymakers, economists, and business leaders interested in the interplay between labor markets and inflation, especially those focused on the Sunshine State’s economic climate.

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