Gen Z and millennials in rural U.S. feel driven to relocate for career growth
13 Nov 2024
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Workers in rural America feel increasingly left behind and under-leveraged as they are unable to stay competitive in their industries, according to new research from the University of Phoenix Career Institute® and the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI).
A major roadblock stems from limited technological infrastructure, including a lack of access to quality broadband internet — a long persisting problem.
- 32% of workers in rural America report poor quality internet, and 36% report poor quality technology for educational purposes.
- While progress has been made to close gaps, rapid tech innovation outpaces rural infrastructure development, transforming the labor market faster than rural communities can adapt
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