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Polis holds Colorado apprentice program as example during congressional hearing
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Jared Polis on Wednesday mentioned a Colorado program that encourages high school apprenticeships as a model for what Congress seeks to achieve through a workforce development initiative. Polis, D-Boulder, questioned expert witnesses during a hearing of the House Committee on Education and Workforce. “I’m also proud that Colorado is leading the…
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US job openings increase slightly in September
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U.S. employers posted slightly more job openings in September, a likely sign that the steady job gains of recent months could continue. The Labor Department said that job openings edged up to 5.49 million in September, a modest increase from 5.45 million openings in August. Openings had plunged to an eight-month low in August. The…
