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Minnesota has a labor shortage for many technical careers including information technology, manufacturing, engineering, healthcare and transportation. Yet, too few high school students, and especially students of color, are thinking about good-paying jobs in those fields.

Too many high school students underestimate the amount of education they will need to be successful in their careers. According to a recent article by the Associated Press, ‘45 percent say

Minnesota employees and their employers will benefit from nearly $2.9 million in state grants to fund employment-based dual training for 664 current and new employees as part of the Minnesota PIPELINE Program.

The PIPELINE Programs’ Dual Training Grants, which were included in Gov. Tim Walz’s budget, give dual trainees the opportunity to earn while they learn and help businesses meet their workforce needs. Four industries with in-demand, high-growth occupations are eligibl