Obama Biden announce six hundred million for job grants
Obama and Vice President Biden unveil 600 million in new competitive grants to spur training and apprenticeships. They visit Oakdale near Pittsburgh to announce the program at the Community College of Allegheny County West Hills Center. Officials say the grants target skilled workers and job training with promising post program employment.
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College Board unveils redesigned SAT questions
The College Board released sample SAT questions showing real world focused vocabulary and math topics. The test, new for 2016, emphasizes synthesis and practical content, expecting to measure college and career readiness rather than obscure terms.
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Exemptions Persist as Minimum Wage Rise Proposed
The article notes many job categories remain exempt from the 7.25 dollar federal minimum wage. Sen. Tom Harkin sponsors a plan to lift it to 10.10 by 2016, though 500000 workers could lose jobs. Tipped workers and live‑in companions face ongoing exclusions and lower pay rules. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 1.8 million workers earned below 7.25 last year.
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