Giving our students a running start
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By State Rep. Richard Berry Business and industry benefit when we have a large, well-trained and prepared workforce. New Mexico benefits when business and industry is supported by these trained professionals. Companies will want to bring their business to the state, leading to more job growth and opportunity while, at the same time, stimulating the economy. One way to attract business to New Mexico while providing our workforce with greater opportunities is to start training future workers in a practical way that meets the needs of students, business and industry. House Bill 44 — the “Running Start for Careers Act” — sets up a pilot program that will allow high school juniors and seniors to use their available electives to attend industry-taught classes. Continue Reading