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Aging states to college graduates: We’ll pay you to stay

The Hechinger Report

At least 42 states have enacted student loan repayment or forgiveness programs since 2018, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Maine has projected a need for 75,000 more workers in the 10 years ending 2029. Unemployment in Vermont is just 1.8 This is not a panacea. Now she’s pretty sure she’ll stay. “I

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Can start-up companies profit off one of the lowest paid professions: home-based child care?

The Hechinger Report

To meet that goal they’d have to launch 100,000 new businesses per year from now until 2029. WeeCare also offers help with business tasks including licensing and billing and, like Wonderschool, offers mentorship and the chance to be part of a community of providers.

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