It’s a new year and we will continue to share workforce opportunities that we find from around the country. We kick off 2025 with these latest employment discoveries. Check them out.

From California: The Sacramento Bee reports California has announced a master plan that includes offering students – both high school- and college-level – more workplace-focused training.
From Missouri: KOMU reports Howard County has launched a training program for high school students who want to become EMTs.
From North Dakota: MSN reports the North Dakota Workforce Development Council has offered its recommendations including expansion of a grant that supports on-the-job training for students and the creation of an apprenticeship plan.
From Oklahoma: KOKH reports the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education are seeking $95 million to support job readiness and boost degree completion in education, health care, and STEM degrees.
From South Carolina: South Carolina Daily Gazette reports a nonprofit is providing services to help refugees make Columbia their home.
Did you miss our previous Opportunity Near You and Back to Work stories from around the country? Catch up here.