Workforce leaders highlight "Everybody Counts" program and apprenticeship growth
Dr. Mike Yoder described gaps tying diplomas to jobs, said only about 30% of students feel confident about next steps, and outlined "Everybody Counts" (served >7,000 youth) plus state registered apprenticeship supports (265 sponsors, >1,000 completers last year).
The full story
Dr. Mike Yoder, commissioner for the Department of Workforce Development, told the committee the link between graduation and a clear career path is often weaker than expected and that employers value industry‑recognized credentials and work‑readiness skills.
Sign up to keep reading.
Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.
or