Special RepoRt: Education in indiana
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With “middle-skill” jobs growing fast, businesses, educators and lawmakers in Indiana are joining forces to expand opportunities to train and learn.
By David Wellman
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he changing nature of the Indiana job market is sparking new approaches to job training and education. From manufacturing and logistics to health care, the next generation of jobs will require both a higher level of basic education, often including at least some
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college, as well as more “lifelong learning” programs to keep skills up-to-date. With education funding still being squeezed by the economy, educators and employers are joining forces to bridge the gap and ensure that Indiana’s work force remains competitive in the 21st century. www.buildingindiananews.com