Joanna Hou at The Olympian in Olympia, Washington reports a U.S. Department of Labor grant will provide a $5.6 million boost to Special Education and Nursing Apprenticeship Programs around the State of Washington, as well as fund Pre-Apprenticeship recruitment efforts.  The funding will go to Apprenticeships for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) in long-term care facilities serving Veterans.  In addition, there will be a specific focus on training Nursing Assistants and Technicians completing LPN coursework.  Over the next decade - nationwide, it’s estimated there will be 58,800 openings for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses each year.

To Directly Access This Apprenticeship And Training Labor News Story, Go To: State apprenticeship programs for special education and nursing receive $5.6 million boost (yahoo.com)