Focus Magazine, Winter 2019

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Today’s students use certificates, certifications to build bright futures

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Today’s students use certificates, certifications to build bright futures

Recent research shows that workforce credentials bring significant benefits to the people who earn them — including a greater likelihood of employment (72 percent vs. 64 percent) and a chance for earnings increases of as much as 22 percent (among those who earned credentials taking a year or two to complete).

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In this issue: redefining flyover country as a focal point for a nationwide talent-development effort.

President's Message

If you’re of a certain age — or if you just haven’t thought much lately about career preparation — you likely hold a simple, two-track view. Let’s call it an either-or view: Blue collar or white. Working with your hands or with your head. College-educated or … not.

STORIES FROM THIS ISSUE

HANDS-ON PROGRAMS GIVE KENTUCKIANA STUDENTS A LEG UP ON GOOD JOBS

KENTUCKIANA PROGRAM OFFERS 3 PATHWAYS TO CREDENTIALS AND CAREERS

MICHIGAN COLLEGE’S HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS ARE PROVING TO BE A PERFECT PRESCRIPTION

MICHIGAN COLLEGE LAUNCHES HEALTH CARE CAREERS — STAT!

MINNESOTA PROGRAM IS ALL ABOUT PLASTICS – BUT THE CAREERS ARE ROCK SOLID

MINNESOTA PROGRAM SHOWS STUDENTS THAT PLASTIC IS FANTASTIC

VIDEO FROM THIS ISSUE

Minnesota Program Is All About Plastics – but the Careers Are Rock Solid

VIDEO: HENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Hands-on programs give Kentuckiana students a leg up on good jobs

VIDEO: KENTUCKIANA BUILDS

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