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EDC highlights bio‑science cohort, aviation training and largest DeSotoWorks job fair to date
Summary
Staff described a bio life‑science cohort (one of three nationally), a new aviation training cohort at Executive Field, construction teacher externships and a DeSotoWorks job fair that drew 830 jobseekers and 51 employers.
Economic development staff reported several workforce initiatives intended to build local pipelines for life‑science, aviation and construction careers.
Staff described a bio life‑science cohort launched with DeSoto ISD and partners. The EDC said the cohort in the summer program is one of three in the United States and will continue in the fall under an extension of a grant; staff said follow‑up is underway to connect students to…
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