under-skilled labor force
[ˈʌndər skɪld ˈleɪbər fɔrs]
noun phrasepl: under-skilled labor forces
força de trabalho com baixa qualificação
1. Workers or employees who lack the necessary training, education, or competencies required to perform their jobs effectively or meet current industry standards
The manufacturing sector faces challenges due to an under-skilled labor force that cannot operate modern equipment.
O setor de manufatura enfrenta desafios devido a uma força de trabalho com baixa qualificação que não consegue operar equipamentos modernos.
2. A workforce that has not received adequate professional development, vocational training, or formal education necessary for economic competitiveness
The company invested heavily in training programs to address the under-skilled labor force problem.
A empresa investiu significativamente em programas de treinamento para resolver o problema da força de trabalho com baixa qualificação.
This term is frequently used in Brazilian and American economic policy discussions, particularly in debates about education reform, industrial competitiveness, and social inequality. In Brazil, it often intersects with discussions about income inequality and access to quality education. In the USA, it's commonly used in discussions about manufacturing decline, automation, and the need for STEM education.
NYC Slang
workers without the chops
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