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24 ■ ■ ■ Trading Up
Colleges ramp up industrial training programs to
meet demand for higher-skilled workers.
BY COREY MURRAY
28 ■ ■ ■ Rebuilding America’s
Industrial Strength
Trades in Focus initiative spotlights technical
careers.
30 ■ ■ ■ Getting There
Training America for careers in the
transportation sector.
BY BOB VIOLINO
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36 ■ ■ ■ The Migrant Workforce
Colleges aim to improve prospects for
undocumented students.
BY ELLEN ULLMAN
40 ■ ■ ■ Innovation Stations
The case for change amid tough challenges.
BY GERARDO DE LOS SANTOS
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