if you look at a pew research study back in january, about 66% of workers who are unemployed said that they are now reconsidering or seriously considered changing their occupation or field of work. there was another study that we saw that said 72% of americans looking for jobs are rethinking their skill sets. it s about workers also changing their perspectives as this employment crunch is still here. shaq, really important reminder, for those who think people are just home watching tv, don t feel like going back to, would, we saw a record number of people while they were home during the pandemic go to online training courses, which is great. they ve improved their skills. they re going for higher skills, higher-paying jobs. it s not about a labor shortage, it s about i labor shift. and tomorrow we will get a firsthand look at how successful businesses have been filling those jobs. we re going to look at the
african-american voters. the president alluding to the employment crunch during his third annual back to school speech here in washington, d.c. more than 60% of the jobs in the next decade will require more than a high school diploma. more than 60%. that s the world that you re walking into. some black voters say the president has let them down when it comes to education and job creation. the obama campaign is trying to address those concerns as the election gets closer. let s turn to dan lothian. he s got more on this part of the story. president has always when talking about race and his policies, taken a big picture view, saying what he does helps not just african-americans, but all americans. well, this has not gone unnoticed and now as the president is courting black voters key to his success in 2008, some are frustrated. 9:00 a.m. on 95.5 fm, one of washington, d.c. s top urban radio stations, darian morgan serves up music, edgey talk and commercials. but of