Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce projects a U.S. shortage of 5.3 million workers with postsecondary education by 2032, including 4.5 million requiring at least a bachelor’s degree. Critical shortages are predicted in nursing, teaching, engineering, accounting, law, and management due to retirements outpacing qualified entrants and new job creation. The report highlights the urgent need for increased educational attainment and targeted support addressing changing demographics and sector-specific gaps to sustain the U.S. economy and public services.