State to expand apprenticeship programs
Apprenticeships for occupations such as plumbers can be a cost-effective way to enhance the workforce. A recent $5.6 million grant to the state from the U.S. Department of Labor is set to see if Washington can improve its supply of tradespeople.
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OLYMPIA — Thanks to a federal grant, the Washington State Department of Employment Security will be expanding paid apprenticeship and training programs over the next four years, according to a department press release.
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