Wisconsin state government has been bracing for the looming workforce crisis for years.
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The Urban League of Greater Madison, which runs workforce training programs like the one shown here for special education assistants, recently received a $94,000 Wisconsin Fast Forward grant to help move low-income workers into better-paying health care administrative positions. The state has given out more than $20 million in grants since 2013, but Urban League employment specialist Laura Hiebing (center, standing), says some workers have trouble accessing the programs because they are working and don't receive a stipend to take the classes or lack access to transportation or child care.
JOHN HART, STATE JOURNALWisconsin state government has been bracing for the looming workforce crisis for years.
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The Urban League of Greater Madison, which runs workforce training programs like the one shown here for special education assistants, recently received a $94,000 Wisconsin Fast Forward grant to help move low-income workers into better-paying health care administrative positions. The state has given out more than $20 million in grants since 2013, but Urban League employment specialist Laura Hiebing (center, standing), says some workers have trouble accessing the programs because they are working and don't receive a stipend to take the classes or lack access to transportation or child care.
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