There goes another news report about the “skills gap” in the American workforce followed by more talk on the growing cost of a college education. Well, there might be another option........

Did you know that the Federal government allocated 100 million dollars in grants to fund apprenticeship programs throughout the country. The goal to double the number of exisisting apprenticeship programs in order to meet the growing demand for skilled workers in the US, see (http://www.doleta.gov/oa/apprenticeship.cfm).

Apprenticeships have been a proven path to quality employment and the middle class. Programs are being offered within a wide range of industries and careers. Note: This is an employment and career training opportunity for anyone entering the job market, changing careers, or looking to climb the employment ladder.

Follow this link to the ApprenticeshipUSA website (http://www.dol.gov/apprenticeship/) where you can review the program details and look up apprenticeship opportunities within your geographic areas, (http://www.dol.gov/apprenticeship/find-opportunities.htm).

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