Giving Compass' Take:

· Using data from the most recent Census, Governing Magazine provides a few regions where individuals with no college degree have a better chance at finding employment.

· Why do most jobs require a college degree? What employment options are available for individuals without a college degree? Should jobs offer training programs for employees rather than requiring a degree? 

· Learn how to help young adults enter the workforce with just a high school diploma.

Workers holding college degrees have always had better luck finding jobs than those with less education, and today’s economy is no different.

According to Labor Department data published last week, 53 percent of adults with only a high school education or less were employed in July, compared to 72 percent for those with at least a bachelor’s degree. Similar discrepancies exist for unemployment rates.

Despite these disparities, employment prospects for Americans without any education beyond high school have largely improved in recent years. Unemployment rates for this segment of the workforce have fallen by nearly half over the past five years. Some regional economies stand out as being particularly favorable for these less-educated workers.

Generally speaking, regions where those without a college degree have the best chances of securing employment are in the upper Midwest and parts of the Northeast. These areas typically have tight labor markets where there aren't enough workers to fill vacancies, as well as low migration of workers relocating from other parts of the country.

Read the full article about employment by Mike Maciag at Governing Magazine.