This week, in our search for job and training opportunities, we found some options in teaching, cell and gene therapy, and the health care profession.

Check it out.

From Hawaii: State of Reform reports the demand for health care professionals in the state has grown by 76% over the last three years – more than 3,800 job openings in 2022.

From Idaho: Idaho Education News reports members of the Idaho State Dental Association are turning to high schools to help remedy staffing shortages.

From Louisiana: CNN reports a Baton Rouge nonprofit is teaching youth how to build their own bicycles, gaining mechanics and welding skills, as well as mentoring and academic support, and job training opportunities.

From Maryland: Bio Buzz reports a number of workforce development programs in the state aim to keep the cell and gene therapy workforce strong.

From Massachusetts: WBUR reports Boston is using federal funding to assist people who want to be early education teachers via free education and training programs at area institutions.

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