Refer to entry-level positions that are accessible to individuals without a college degree that offer some combination of: (1) higher-than-average starting pay and continued wage premiums 10 years on; (2) higher likelihood of providing health insurance; (3) high promotion rates (transitions from a first job that are a step up in responsibility or pay); (4) strong pathways to better opportunities; (5) some level of protection from technological disruption (low automation risk).
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