Can job training help young workers enter the workforce faster?

02/01/2026 14 min
Can job training help young workers enter the workforce faster?

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Episode Synopsis

How can more young people gain job-ready skills without going straight to college? The U.S. Department of Labor has announced $98 million in new funding to expand pre-apprenticeships and workforce training programs that help young people prepare for in-demand careers. The initiative aims to connect education more directly to employment opportunities across multiple industries. (Source: U.S. Department of Labor)

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