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The Sub-Bachelor's STEM Economy

Jonathan Rothwell | Posted 06.12.2013 | Business
Read More: Blue Collar Workers, Education, Stem, Skilled Trades, Science, Community Colleges, Technology, STEM Education, Business News
Jonathan Rothwell

It is well established that knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics subjects leads to high-paying careers, but we have the misconception that all STEM workers are advanced degree holders.

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Economic Reality Marries Age-Old Idea -- Apprenticeships -- With College

| Christopher Connell | Posted 02.06.2013 | Home
Read More: Education Employment Gap, Young Adult Unemployment, National Apprenticeship Act, Patty Murray, Skilled Jobs, Manufacturing, Opportunity-Working, College Apprenticeships, Manufacturing Jobs, Young Workers, Apprenticeships, Unemployment, Skilled Trades, Washington Schools, Skills Gap, Skilled Workers, Home News

This piece comes to us courtesy of The Hechinger Report. TACOMA, Wash. -- Five-foot-two Jesica Bush exudes confidence, whether she's scribbling not...

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Training The Next Generation Of Skilled Tradespersons

Stephen A. Shelton | Posted 08.21.2012 | Impact
Read More: Opportunity-Private, Continuing Education, Opportunity-Working, Trade Skills, Trade Institute of Pittsburgh, Skilled Trades, Skilled Labor, Impact News
Stephen A. Shelton

We are currently in need of the next generation of tradespersons. With the nation's current unemployment rate above 8 percent, there is an opportunity to start training a qualified workforce for the recovery of our economy.

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Out Of Work? Check Out The Industries That Are Still Hiring

Posted 05.25.2011 | Chicago
Read More: Unemployment, Drivers, Nurses, Skilled Trades, Chicago, Slidepollajax, Illinois, Chicago Job Market, Job Market, Customer Service, Chicago News

There's no denying it: it's a tough job market out there. Unemployment in the Chicago area reached a 27-year high of 11.6 percent earlier this year. F...

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