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Blue-collar jobs are unfilled, but young Americans don't have skills
Demand is high for skilled technicians and manufacturing workers, but few high school or college graduates are qualified.

Joanne Jacobs
Jun 261 min read
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If manufacturing booms, will we have enough job-ready workers?
If the U.S. rebuilds it manufacturing base, can it also rebuild the pipeline of skilled workers?

Joanne Jacobs
Apr 292 min read
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Hammer drops on student loan defaulters: No delays, no mercy
After five years of deferrals and loan forgiveness, the federal government wants student borrowers to pay what they owe.

Joanne Jacobs
Apr 242 min read
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Apprenticeships are in demand, but employers are wary of red tape
Everybody loves apprenticeships -- except for employers, who are nowhere near meeting the demand for learn-and-earn jobs.

Joanne Jacobs
Dec 19, 20242 min read
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