Expanding work based pathways to boost youth careers
A Bloomberg Opinion piece argues young Americans increasingly skip college for work based training and apprenticeships. It cites 60 percent of new jobs in coming decade not requiring degrees, rising two year credentials, and programs like CareerWise Colorado. It urges shifting billions from traditional colleges to apprenticeships with Pell aid, intermediaries, and stronger oversight. It notes Biden support for apprenticeships and a possible 1 million new slots costing up to 4 billion annually.
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Theater losses and Broadway rebound frame democracy debate
L A s Center Theatre Row suspends Mark Taper Forum shows due to low revenue while Broadway attendance climbs 45 percent from last year. Community venues suffer as churches and cinemas lose audiences, harming social cohesion and intergroup contact, says columnist LZ Granderson.
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West Bank economy stifled by Israeli controls and politics
Palestinian private sector struggles amid Israeli restrictions and security checks. 3G delays hinder investor interest, while Israel exports production to the West Bank and constrains imports. Land seizures and water control under Netanyahu deepen farming and economic hardship, making a Singapore on the Jordan River unlikely. Trudy Rubin notes decades of failed local initiatives due to blockades and bureaucratic hurdles.
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