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Baltimore lab program produces a positive reaction

by Caitlin Esch
Jun 23, 2015
BioTechnical Institute says it trains grads for entry-level jobs with a future.
Dr. Wayne Butscher helps Jamond Turner complete a lab exercise. Students at the BioTechnical Institute of Maryland learn lab skills tuition free. The program grew out of Baltimore’s Empowerment Zone program.
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MOOCs 2.0, the corporate edition

by Molly Wood
Mar 2, 2015
Massive open online courses are gaining popularity in job training.
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US hopes grants will spur apprenticeships

by Marketplace Contributor
Feb 16, 2015
The Labor Department wants companies to train students for jobs that pay well.
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Watchmaking revived by at-risk youth

by Mark Garrison
Jun 20, 2014
An unusual program combines students from tough backgrounds and expensive watches
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'Greening' construction jobs for energy efficiency

by David Weinberg
Jun 10, 2014
Ambitious goals for energy conservation are turning blue collar jobs "green"
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Government targets millions for job training programs

by Mitchell Hartman
Apr 29, 2014
Opportunities lie ahead for people suffering the effects of the Great Recession.
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Can more job training create more jobs?

by Mitchell Hartman
Jun 27, 2012
Re-training the unemployed might just give some job seekers an edge over others.
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