Announcing
Mission: 2.4 in 2024
Boosting the U.S. Labor Force Participation Rate to its Pre-Pandemic Level, Bringing 2.4 Million People into the Workforce
March 7, 2024
Update: As of June 7, 2024, 750,000 Jobs Have Been Added to the Economy
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The Mission
Edge of Bliss is excited to announce the launch of Mission: 2.4 in 2024, an ambitious initiative focused on boosting the U.S. labor force participation rate. By aiming to bring an additional 2.4 million people into the workforce by the end of 2024, we are set to bridge the current gap between job seekers and the 8.5 million open positions nationwide, while supporting greater economic growth.
The Challenge
Despite an abundance of job openings nationwide, a staggering 5.6 million individuals remain outside the workforce, desiring employment, alongside 6.5 million unemployed Americans. This discrepancy highlights a critical disconnect in the job market: a vast pool of untapped potential sidelined by traditional hiring practices that often overlook the rich, diverse capabilities of our workforce.
Our Solution
Mission: 2.4 in 2024 champions an innovative, non-traditional approach to employment — skills-based hiring. This initiative focuses on the inherent skills and potential of individuals rather than traditional career paths or academic credentials. By doing so, we aim to unlock new opportunities for career changers, reentrants to the job market, and many others who possess valuable skills yet remain overlooked.
How it Works
For Job Seekers: Edge of Bliss provides resources, tools, and support to assist you in identifying your transferable skills, navigating the complexities of the job market, and connecting with employers who value what you bring to the table.
For Employers: We offer access to a diverse and skilled talent pool ready to bring fresh perspectives and innovation to your organization. Join us in embracing skills-based hiring and discover candidates who can propel your business forward.
Join the Mission
Are you ready to be a part of the movement reshaping America’s job market? Whether you’re seeking employment, looking to hire, or simply want to support our cause, there’s a place for you in Mission: 2.4 in 2024. Sign up today to start making a difference.
The Jobs-Workers Gap
There are currently 2 million more jobs than there are people looking for them. That is a significant labor shortage, unless we get creative.
Projected 2024 Growth in GDP Requires Workers
The lastest forecast by the National Association for Economics is for a solid 2.2% increase in GDP this year. That’s doable, but the labor market will have to do its part.
The Importance of Skills-Based Hiring
Meeting ongoing hiring needs will likely require a shift away from traditional experience-based hiring.
More Than an Initiative
This is a movement to transform the job market into a more prosperous future for millions of potential workers and tens of thousands of employers.
A Catalyst for Change
Edge of Bliss is not just a platform; our mission is to dismantle the barriers to employment for millions, while helping businesses grow.
“Skills are like the currency of the workforce today.”
Who Are the Potential Hires?
5.6 Million Entrants/Reentrants
Individuals not currently in the labor force who want jobs.
6.5 Million Unemployed
These are people without jobs who have been actively looking for them.
1.6 Million Marginally Attached
Those who wanted and are available for work, but had not looked for a job in the past four weeks.
35 Million More Possibilities
That’s the approximate number of working-age people not currently in the labor force who are neither retired nor unable to work.
We Can Reach These People
With targeted messaging to the right demographics.
How is This Done?
Transferable Skills
Focus on transferable skills, rather than specific experience.
Skills-Based Job Postings
Be clear, yet open. Write your job descriptions to invite people in from the sidelines.
Skills-Based Resumes
We focus on the skills-based, “functional” resume format.
Align Skills with Opportunities
As opposed to aligning experience with opportunities.
The Job Market is Ready
3.9% Unemployment
Persistently and historically low.
8.5 Million Open Jobs
Nearly twice the 20-year average.
1.3 Open Jobs Per Unemployed Person
That’s 2 million more jobs than people looking for them.
Job Market Entrants/Reentrants
5.6 million not currently in the labor force who want jobs.
Over Half Want a Career Change
58% of all workers are actively seeking a career change.
Employers Willing to Hire
70% of all employers are willing to hire and train career changers.
—CNBC
Jobs data taken from the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary (JOLTS), dated 5/1/24, and Employment Situation Summary, dated 5/3/24.
In Furtherance of Mission: 2.4 in 2024
Essential eBook
Comprehensive 250-page eBook for job seekers. Free with social share!
Free Resume Posting
Anyone can now post their resume, making it easier for employers to find them!
It’s Not Just a Mission, it’s a Change of Job Search Portal Scenery
New, Motivated Candidates
A world of possibilities.
Clear, Reasonable Pricing
No mysteries, no surprises.
Unlimited Applications
No cap, no extra charge.
Multi-User Accounts
Spread the workload. Also no extra charge.
