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Apprenticeship programs could be one answer to the talent shortage question
Aug 26, 2021

Apprenticeship programs could be one answer to the talent shortage question

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Also, we look into how employers' adjustments to the pandemic could open up opportunities to reshape the workplace for people with disabilities. Diane Swonk converses with us about the markets.

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Could the lessons of the pandemic be a boon to workers with disabilities?

Aug 26, 2021
Technologies that became common due to COVID have been useful for workers with disabilities. Now, returning to offices gives employers a chance to improve accessibility.
Working from home has proved liberating for many workers with disabilities, and many hope the flexibility of work during the pandemic have staying power.
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How much is the U.S. investing in apprenticeship programs?

The infrastructure bill that recently passed in the Senate highlights a disturbing and long-neglected shortage in apprenticeship investments.
While the U.S. invests a lot of money in public higher education, investments in employment training are comparatively slim.
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The team

Victoria Craig Host, BBC
Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC
Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC
Daniel Shin Producer
Jay Siebold Technical Director
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Rose Conlon Producer
Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer
Jesson Duller Media Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director