Closing Skilled Trades Gaps in the Economy

03/05/2019
Closing Skilled Trades Gaps in the Economy

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Episode Synopsis

Under the ACT, the city of Hampton has created an outreach for skilled labor. Under the certified work ready initiative students and those out of school may earn the NCRC- a nationwide recognized credential. Also, students are able to receive college credit for their achieving the NCRC certificate. The Work ready initiative and the city public schools have a natural partnership in addressing the skilled trades gap.