Heartland Forward's newest report is all about "opportunity occupations," jobs that offer middle-class wages but do not require a four-year degree. The report shows that opportunity occupations make up a significant share of the jobs available in both non-metro and metro regions in the Heartland—more so than non-Heartland comparison states like California or Florida. These jobs provide a pathway to revitalizing the middle class.
Learn more in the latest report from Heartland Forward: Heartland of Opportunity Report