Apprenticeship plans expand as Florida, federal programs near
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"It's a response to a need insurance companies have, to get more people into jobs that previously required bachelors degrees," Nabors said Monday.
Other possibilities for such programs include tech manufacturers such as those at BRIDG, an electronics lab in
The efforts come amid a tight labor market for employers adding jobs in
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The state's Departments of Economic Opportunity and Education will establish standards for required courses and competencies in their programs to fit
At the same time, work with traditional apprenticeship employers such as construction contractors continues, Nabors said.
"A lot of people think it's a long process, such as four years," she said. "But that's not true. Even in traditional apprenticeship areas like painters, they can be short-term, such as nine to 18 months."
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Should parents subsidize a young married to start living on their own, or allow them to move in while they get on their feet? A financial planner looks at some of the points to consider.
Should parents subsidize a young married to start living on their own, or allow them to move in while they get on their feet? A financial planner looks at some of the points to consider.
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Should parents subsidize a young married to start living on their own, or allow them to move in while they get on their feet? A financial planner looks at some of the points to consider.
Should parents subsidize a young married to start living on their own, or allow them to move in while they get on their feet? A financial planner looks at some of the points to consider.
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Withdrawals from an IRA for emergency expenses such as repairing hurricane damage will be subject to income taxes, but other investments are not.
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Can alimony qualify as earned income for the purposes of funding a Roth IRA? A certified financial planner says yes it does, along with other non-traditional sources of income he lists.
Can alimony qualify as earned income for the purposes of funding a Roth IRA? A certified financial planner says yes it does, along with other non-traditional sources of income he lists.
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Most employer retirement plans allow you to transfer in assets from prior retirement plans or even an IRA, such as combining a 401(k) with a 403(b). But compare those investment options first and speak with a certified financial planner.
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Wondering if you should wait for the market to go down before investing in stocks? A certified financial planner offers points to consider.
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