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Preview: 10/16/2020 | 20s

A Production Technician program responds to the state’s skilled worker shortfall.

There are critical shortages of workers in key industry sectors across the state. There is a growing trend in apprenticeship programs that teach the skills necessary to apply for openings. Host Anita Brown-Graham examines a collaboration in Rowan, Cabarrus and Iredell counties that has created a Certified Production Technician program responding to this need.

10/16/2020 | Rating NR

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