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Back to Work: Opportunities for people facing barriers to meaningful employment

Check out this week’s workforce pathway findings
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WorkingNation looks for workforce opportunities around the country. This week our finds target incarcerated youth in California, veterans in Iowa, and health care workers in New Hampshire.

From California: Marketplace reports that the state’s incarcerated youth who have trained to fight wildfires – may find employment upon release.

From Iowa: Iowa City Press-Citizen reports a federal grant is giving a boost to Goodwill Industries of the Heartland’s efforts to get veterans into the civilian workforce.

From New Hampshire: New Hampshire Bulletin reports a plan is being implemented to support health care workers including retaining staff with wellness programs and professional mentorships.

From Oregon: Resource Recycling reports a program is training people who have had barriers to employment to work in hauling and recycling collections.

From Texas: KTSM reports El Paso Children’s Hospital has received a grant to assist with the workforce development of nursing students.

Did you miss our previous Back to Work stories from around the country? Catch up here.