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Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship programs could help solve labor market woes
Feb 25, 2020
Apprentices earn a full salary and usually land a permanent job. Why don't we have more of them?
Meet Rocio, 24, construction worker
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Feb 18, 2020
The Bureau of Labor Statistics would categorize Rocio’s job most broadly as “natural resources, construction and maintenance occupations.” One in 10 workers work jobs in that category.
Facing a labor shortage, construction tries to rebrand
by
Amy Scott
Apr 11, 2019
To recruit more young people, employers talk up technology and higher pay.
Home Depot takes a shot at tackling the construction labor shortage
by
Renata Sago
Apr 30, 2018
Home Depot is investing $50 million into residential construction apprenticeships, but that still won't address the labor shortage.
Trump’s infrastructure plan raises hopes and questions
by
Renata Sago
Feb 14, 2018
The Trump administration’s new infrastructure plan promises a boost in workforce training programs — specifically, 1 million apprentices in two years. But some critics say there aren’t enough specifics in the proposals. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Blue-collar jobs that pay 6 figures are going unfilled
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Emily Henderson
Jul 3, 2017
'This is an avenue for even some folks with college degrees.'
Job fair encourages girls to get into trades
Dec 8, 2015
Teenage girls in California consider jobs in construction.
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US hopes grants will spur apprenticeships
Feb 16, 2015
The Labor Department wants companies to train students for jobs that pay well.