A recent national study by the American Enterprise Institute and Burning Glass Institute reveals that only 12% of non-degree credentials such as certificates and industry certifications lead to meaningful wage increases, a finding that underscores growing economic pressures faced by Tennessee workers amid rising housing and living costs.
In Tennessee’s major cities, housing prices and rent have surged well beyond wage growth, squeezing residents’ wallets, especially those relying on nondegree credentials to secure jobs.
Housing Costs Surge Faster Than Incomes Across Tennessee…