Strengthening the Argument for Job Training Initiative

In an effort to reduce unemployment rates, the government of Sylvania has proposed a new job training initiative aimed at equipping workers with in-demand skills. Proponents of this initiative claim that by increasing access to job training, the initiative will lead to a decline in the number of unemployed individuals looking for work. Critics argue that simply providing training will not reduce unemployment unless there are corresponding job opportunities available in the market to absorb the newly skilled workers.

In order to strengthen the argument for the job training initiative, which of the following would most help to bolster the proponents' position?