That some form of education beyond high school will be essential to future economic prosperity--both individually and collectively--is widely accepted. It is not lost on students and families, who consistently cite the need to be prepared for the workforce as the most important factor in choosing to enroll. And it is not lost on policy makers, as indicated by their focus on boosting attainment. Due in part to differences in employment outcomes--especially wages--but certainly in response to the talent needs as expressed by employers, policy makers have sought to identify gaps in the educational supply and to ensure that they can be filled. This article shares data about the degree to which demographic data about current workers in high-demand occupations, paired with similar data on program completions, shed light on inequities in meeting future labor market demands. These data lead to the not-so-surprising observation that opportunities in the workforce and in the supply of talent reflect many of the equity gaps seen in educational opportunity. Just as educational opportunities are not evenly distributed among racial/ethnic groups, access to, and completion of, STEM and health programs also suffers from inequity. Such racial/ethnic gaps in high-priority programs may exacerbate economic disadvantages, at least for initial employment opportunities. Moreover, when considered alongside the rapid diversification of the population, the need to address such gaps is urgent if we are to meet future workforce needs.