Obama awards grants to expand student training for in-demand jobs
President Barack Obama announced over 100 million dollars in grants to 24 schools nationwide to help students gain work experience for in-demand jobs of the future. Funded by visa fees, the program follows an executive order aimed at better preparing high school students for college or careers. Participating districts include Los Angeles Unified, New York City Department of Education, Denver, Indianapolis, and Clinton South Carolina.
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Obama announces grants for Bladensburg High Youth Career Connect
Obama unveiled seven million in Youth Career Connect grants at Bladensburg High School, part of a trio of suburban high schools expanding real world projects with community partners. The funds will grow the Health & Biosciences Academy to train more students for college or healthcare careers as over 70 percent of Bladensburg students are low income.
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Haley names Janet Oakley as new SCDOT director
Gov. Nikki Haley announces Janet Oakley of Maryland as the next director of the South Carolina Department of Transportation. Oakley brings more than 30 years of national transportation policy experience and federal grants expertise, replacing Robert St Onge who resigned after a DUI charge.
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