CATEC Grads Secure Jobs, Boosting Local Economy

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Twenty-seven students from CATEC secured jobs with local businesses, highlighting the importance of tech education in boosting the local economy.

Twenty-seven students from CATECs six career tracks secured jobs with local businesses at the 2022 School-to-Work Signing Day. The event, attended by Virginias Secretary of Labor and Commissioner of Virginia Works, mirrors athletes signing college sports deals. Supporters provided tools and gear to kickstart their trades, highlighting tech ed as a crucial bridge to jobs and local economy growth. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/959dc71423baebf0

Topics covered

• education
• local economy
• job placement
• career tracks
• tech education

Keywords

• CATEC
• School-to-Work Signing Day
• local businesses
• job placement
• tech education

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CATEC, Virginia Works

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