This week, WorkingNation found job and training pathways in these five states – in California, Iowa, Michigan, North Dakota, and Oregon.

Check them out.

From California: KTLA reports foster youth across the state can now attend college for free due to newly signed legislation.

From Iowa: KCRG reports the Mayor’s Youth Empowerment Program in Iowa City is hiring for both full-time and part-time positions to assist with the support for about 75 adults with disabilities.

From Michigan: Bridge Michigan reports the state is launching a teacher recruitment and training initiative through a collaboration between numerous school districts and higher education institutions.

From North Dakota: Minot Daily News reports high school students around the state can get hands-on training and receive high school credit while learning about heavy equipment operation.

From Oregon: Repairer Driven News reports Central Oregon Community College is among a number of institutions to receive funds from the National Science Foundation to help grow the region’s electric vehicle technician workforce.

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