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Ben Sasse: “Honestly, I would put my bet on preparing people for the 16 million middle-skilled jobs that this country has to fill…”

On the recordMay 16, 2018
Honestly, I would put my bet on preparing people for the 16 million middle-skilled jobs that this country has to fill between now and 2025 that require solid secondary education and post-secondary licenses and certifications and apprenticeships.
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Ben Sasse
Republican · Nebraska

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Sasse emphasizes the importance of preparing for middle-skilled jobs.

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