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Metro Transit hopes apprenticeships can help ease driver shortage
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Metro Transit hopes apprenticeships can help ease driver shortage

MPR News
September 19, 2018
Apprenticeship newsGeneral NewsMetro Transit hopes apprenticeships can help eas…

Summary

Metro Transit is initiating an apprenticeship program to tackle a significant driver shortage that has led to service cutbacks. This initiative aims to attract new talent in a competitive labor market.

Why this matters for apprenticeships

This story highlights the importance of apprenticeships in addressing workforce shortages, particularly in essential services like public transportation. It underscores the need for innovative solutions to recruit and train new drivers, which can serve as a model for other sectors facing similar challenges.

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