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Job training but no guaranteed jobs: Why Pa.’s investment in pre-apprenticeships is complicated
Pennsylvania's We Love Philly organization offers pre-apprenticeships in digital marketing and cybersecurity to high school students and recent graduates. The state has expanded these programs, with nearly 3,200 participants in 2023, and Governor Josh Shapiro proposes doubling investment to $7 million. However, there is no guarantee of jobs post-training, and data on program effectiveness remains limited.
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