The Jobs That Mobilize Framework

Across the country, millions of good jobs offer strong wages and career mobility without requiring a four-year degree. Yet too often, workers struggle to access these opportunities, and employers face persistent talent shortages. The Jobs That Mobilize framework provides a data-driven solution, identifying high-mobility jobs and mapping clear pathways for workers to transition into them. 

Using real-time labor market data and employer insights, this report demonstrates how skills-based hiring and targeted upskilling can transform workforce systems, ensuring that economic growth benefits workers, businesses, and communities alike. Piloted in Houston, this approach demonstrates how aligning skills with employer needs can transform local economies and create long-term prosperity.