8 million jobs unfilled: McMahon questions US college system as AI and manufacturing gaps widen, calls for middle and high school reforms

Linda McMahon, Secretary of Education under President Donald Trump, addressed the growing skills gap in the US during an interview on FOX Business, highlighting the 8 million unfilled jobs across the country. She emphasized the need for educational reform, particularly in middle and high schools, to better align curricula with workforce needs in fields like AI and manufacturing. McMahon advocates for short-term certificates over four-year degrees and calls for increased focus on vocational training to address these challenges.

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