A New Push For Apprenticeship As A Path To Employment (Diane Rehm Show)

A new push for apprenticeship programs is being embraced by politicians from all sides, from Republicans Marco Rubio and Scott Walker to Democrat Hillary Clinton, who recently proposed tax credits for companies who hire apprentices. U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez is also pushing the government’s plan to provide $100 million in apprenticeship grants this fall. We look at the renewed call for apprenticeship programs, and how some say they address a shortage of skilled workers and the financial burden on young people today.
Interview:
http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2015-07-28/a-new-push-for-apprenticeship-as-a-path-to-employment