Oct 21, 2021

How COVID numbers might affect the hiring numbers

Hiring results have been mixed in states where federal unemployment benefits have ended. Spencer Platt via Getty Images

Also today: We also discuss how the upcoming holiday shopping season has both retailers and consumers worried about different things. An apprenticeship program helps train nurses into better paying positions as nurses in California's prison system.

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Apprenticeship gives California health care workers a career boost

by Jill Replogle

Oct 21, 2021

The program helps licensed vocational nurses who work in state prisons to become registered nurses.

A program trains licensed vocational nurses who work in rural areas for the state correctional system to become registered nurses in California's correctional facilities.

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Retailers worry about supplies for the holidays while consumers worry about prices

by Mitchell Hartman

Oct 21, 2021

Holiday shopping is expected to increase on average, but that's all down to better-off households.

Shoppers carry bags from Macy's department store in New York.

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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

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

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