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Aug 26, 2021

Apprenticeship programs could be one answer to the talent shortage question

Also, we look into how employers’ adjustments to the pandemic could open up opportunities to reshape the workplace for people with disabilities. Diane Swonk converses with us about the markets.

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While the U.S. invests a lot of money in public higher education, investments in employment training are comparatively slim.
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Could the lessons of the pandemic be a boon to workers with disabilities?
by Stephanie Hughes
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Technologies that became common due to COVID have been useful for workers with disabilities. Now, returning to offices gives employers a chance to improve accessibility.
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How much is the U.S. investing in apprenticeship programs?
by David Brancaccio, Chris Farrell and Erika Soderstrom
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The infrastructure bill that recently passed in the Senate highlights a disturbing and long-neglected shortage in apprenticeship investments.
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The Team

David Brancaccio Host
Victoria Craig Host, BBC
Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC
Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC
Daniel Shin Producer
Jay Siebold Technical Director
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Rose Conlon Producer
Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer
Jesson Duller Media Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director

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Apprenticeship programs could be one answer to the talent shortage question

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Segments From This Episode

Could the lessons of the pandemic be a boon to workers with disabilities?

How much is the U.S. investing in apprenticeship programs?

The Team