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BUSINESS AND EDUCATION LEADERS CALL FOR INVESTMENTS IN CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION TO FIGHT MAINE’S LOOMING SKILLS GAP
A new research brief highlights the serious challenges facing Maine’s workforce, emphasizing the need to strengthen career-technical education and high-quality postsecondary learning.
LEWISTON, ME – Without key investments in career-technical education (CTE) and high-quality postsecondary programs, Maine faces a significant shortfall of skilled workers that imperil the state’s economy and will only get worse as the population continues to age…
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When you think of the middle class, you think of folks who keep the country running. This article is spot on.
www.cnbc.com/2017/11/10/trade-school-not-4-year-college-can-solve-the-us-income-gap.html?__source...
Trade school, not 4-year college, is a better bet to solve the US income gap, researchers say
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Research finds that trade school, not a bachelor's degree, may be better for workers displaced by artificial intelligence and technology.Attending the annual Foundation Dinner tonight at Eastern Maine Community College. Great to see the community coming together to support traditional and non-traditional students!
It’s refreshing to see the numbers of articles supporting trade school as equal to or in some cases better than a 4-year degree.
www.scarymommy.com/end-trade-school-stigma/?utm_source=FB&fbclid=IwAR3i9cHAKQ3a4ZlLFcSfLAXk4P2o_3...
We Need To End Trade School Stigma
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Trade school may be better than a 4-year degree.Enjoyed speaking with students and staff about the Bridge Academy Maine program during the Career Expo at the Mt. Blue Campus in Farmington this afternoon. Fantastic event with many employers in attendance, as well as college/university representatives from around the state. A lot of great opportunity for our students right here in Maine!
Learn more about our partners at: www.bridgeacademymaine.org/our-partners/