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From Illinois: UIC Today announces the University of Illinois Chicago is participating in an effort with other universities, community colleges, and electronics companies to prepare students to work in the semiconductor industry.
From Michigan: MLive reports 175 businesses in West Michigan have received a combined $10.4 million to train, develop, and retain more than 5,000 workers.
From New Jersey: TAPinto Basking Ridge reports a dozen health care employers will participate tomorrow in an in-person recruitment event in Somerville.
From Vermont: VT Digger reports apprenticeships are providing new opportunities in multiple industries including water utilities and health care.
From Washington: The U.S. Department of Labor announces it has awarded more than $600,000 to support disaster-relief jobs, and employment and training services for people in southwest Washington communities affected by the opioid crisis.
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