What Trump's DACA Decision Means for Skills Gap Debate

The video discusses the role of Dreamers in the national skills gap debate, highlighting their importance in filling the shortage of skilled workers in the US. It emphasizes the potential negative impact on the labor market if Dreamers are deported, as they possess skills that employers seek. The discussion also touches on the broader implications of immigration on long-term economic growth, suggesting that discouraging immigration could hinder labor force expansion and economic development.

What is the main concern of business leaders regarding the Dreamers in the context of the national skills gap?

• They think Dreamers will not affect the skills gap.

• They believe Dreamers will increase the skills gap.

• They see Dreamers as a solution to the skills gap.

• They are indifferent to the presence of Dreamers.

How might the deportation of Dreamers affect the labor market?

• It will have no impact on the labor market.

• It will create a larger gap in the labor market.

• It will decrease the demand for skilled workers.

• It will lead to an oversupply of workers.

What skills do Dreamers possess that are valuable to employers?

• Skills that are outdated and not in demand.

• Skills that are irrelevant to the current market.

• Skills that are only useful in their home countries.

• Skills that are highly sought after by employers.

What historical role have immigrants played in the US economy?

• They have been a key source of labor.

• They have been a minor source of labor.

• They have only contributed to economic decline.

• They have had no impact on the economy.

What could be a long-term consequence of deporting Dreamers?

• Increased economic growth.

• An immediate improvement in the labor market.

• A boost in immigration rates.

• A serious impediment to economic growth.