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How one Oregon summer camp is using music to help teens explore STEM careers
by
Kyra Buckley
Aug 9, 2024
What do science, technology, engineering and math have to do with mariachi music? Mariachi STEAM camp is using the music to show young people — especially Latino youth — the opportunities available in different professions.
A look at part of Amazon's $1.2 billion on-the-job training investment
by
David Brancaccio
and Alex Schroeder
Jul 17, 2024
Amazon has pledged to spend $1.2 billion to provide free skills training to about 300,000 Amazon employees.
How Georgia is training workers to make EVs at Hyundai's massive Metaplant
by
David Brancaccio
and Nic Perez
Jun 12, 2024
The partnership between the state and the company, which includes tax incentives, could result in the production of 300,000 cars a year.
Learning on the job — and earning competitive pay — at the Savannah River Site
by
David Brancaccio
and Nic Perez
Jun 11, 2024
The Savannah River Site, run by the U.S. Department of Energy, is looking to hire — and help train — 9,000 new employees over the next five years.
For public good, not for profit.
A look at how Georgia is training up production crews for its expanding film industry
by
David Brancaccio
and Nic Perez
Jun 10, 2024
Georgia's controversial film production tax credits have helped it become the "Hollywood of the South." That means the state needs trained production staff.