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Workforce development needs for immigrant job-seekers
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Needed skills versus available skills: an assessment tool is launched
Economic development often founders on a mismatch between available workforce skills and companies? needs. A tool that analyzes critical sets of labor market data not previously considered in tandem can help local governments improve planning.
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First person: Gerald Chertavian, Year Up Executive Director: changing minds
In 2000, a tech entrepreneur who dreamed of helping low-income young adults build solid career paths founded a unique school. Since then he has been changing minds about what people need to succeed.
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Driving for a license
Occupational licensing continues to grow, but benefits to consumers are not obvious.
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Getting back on your feet
Are government job training programs helpful? Are they even necessary?
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Revitalizing central western Maine's economy
In Maine's Kennebec and Somerset counties, the Progressive Alliance for Careers and Training is working to create employment opportunities and spur economic growth. Jennifer DeChant of Coastal Enterprises, Inc., highlights some of the program's successes to date.
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Interview with James J. Heckman
Nobel prize-winning economist James J. Heckman on discrimination, job training and early childhood education.