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I always hear about these “retraining programs” but I’ve never met anyone who has done one. Where do these programs even happen? What are they training people
by elliekelly 8y ago
I always hear about these “retraining programs” but I’ve never met anyone who has done one. Where do these programs even happen? What are they training people to do? Is it offered to people who file for unemployment or meant to be more proactive?
- abecode 8y agoI teach data science at a masters programs (University of St Thomas graduate programs in software in the twin cities) and we have some students who are part of retraining programs. Apparently if a big company lays off a significant chunk of workforce and off-shores it, there are programs funded through corporate taxes that the laid off workers can use to go to school. The students in my anecdotal experience (2 semesters so far) are pretty good. I think there must be more than one such program because some students required a sign off from me but others didn't. It's just a few students that I know of so it's not a super large scale but it's nice to know that such programs exist at least.
- elliekelly 8y agoVery interesting, thanks for sharing. I'm pleasantly surprised to hear the programs include such high-level courses.