re: Math and reading scores for 13-year-olds in the U.S. have hit the lowest levels in decades

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I like what Australia has where the government helps subsidize apprenticeships

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Same thing happens in Alaska.

Still struggle to attract people to work despite the opportunity. Apprenticeships require classwork, I don't really see them any different than a paid 4 year training program.

The Gold mines locally pay an avg o 120k, state pays training and they can't keep up with labor demand.