Aug 26, 2021

Apprenticeship programs could be one answer to the talent shortage question

While the U.S. invests a lot of money in public higher education, investments in employment training are comparatively slim. andresr via Getty Images

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?

by Stephanie Hughes

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?

by David Brancaccio , Chris Farrell and Erika Soderstrom

Aug 26, 2021

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

David Brancaccio Host

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

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