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Amy Pechacek: “We require an earn while you learn model, which means that…”

Featuring: Amy Pechacek, Acting Wisconsin Secretary of Workforce Development

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Finding That Next Job (Hour 2)

Published | Video Starts at 29:39

And we have teaching apprentice, it, cybersecurity, HR finance. And what makes Wisconsin different than all of the other states is that We require an earn while you learn model, which means that folks are paid not only for their hands-on work experience but also for their associated time in the classroom. So this is typically a zero out of pocket, zero debt while you're earning money. Way to get a degree or certification in virtually any industry, any occupation that includes tourism, farming, food preparation, amazing opportunities here. (29:39–29:59)

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Asserts that Wisconsin's apprenticeship model includes payment for both work experience and classroom time.

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