Thursday, February 26, 2015

Lawmakers Review Career Training Proposals

State lawmakers are looking at proposals to re-invest state money in workforce training programs that have been slashed since the great recession. Governor Jerry Brown has proposed putting 800 million dollars in new money toward programs aimed at training workers to meet future workforce needs. It’s a complex debate that includes issues affecting public schools, community colleges, and local programs aimed at tailoring education programs to meet future job needs. Christopher Martinez reports from Sacramento.