Oakland program eyes driver shortfall with apprentices
In Oakland Waste Management and Civicorps partner with unions to train young adults including high school dropouts for teamster driving jobs. Apprentices earn $20 an hour, two years later potential earnings reach $70,000 with benefits, amid industry driver shortages nationwide.
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Ends Safely Under Tight Security
New York witnesses a secure Macy mission as Santa balloons and floats pass under heavy protection by sand dump trucks and bomb sniffing dogs. Police officers line the streets while crowds cheer including bands and stars with no credible threat reported.
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