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OPINION: Why we must invest in new, innovative workforce training to fill a skills gap

The Hechinger Report

Through 2029, growth in the IT sector is expected to rise 11 percent and add over half a million jobs to the U.S. Use more ed-tech platforms, such as Tallo , a popular online networking tool, to digitally introduce students to college and career possibilities. economy, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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

The Hechinger Report

The San Francisco resident graduated from nearby Mills College in May 2018 with a master’s degree in early childhood education, and today she is getting her dream off the ground with the help of a new child care services company called Wonderschool. To meet that goal they’d have to launch 100,000 new businesses per year from now until 2029.

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Democratic wish list includes billions to help students finish their degrees

The Hechinger Report

Victoria Perry, a counselor and adviser, was excited by the prospect of reaching students whose education had been disrupted. The program would run from the 2023-2024 academic year, through 2029-2030. Sign up for our higher education newsletter. Still, the fund is a long shot.