Bill Would Support Career Help for at-Risk High School Students
The Columbian › March 13, 2009
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A bill sponsored by state Rep. Tim Probst, D-Vancouver, that would link high school students at risk of dropping out with high- demand careers passed the House of Representatives last week by a 65- 32 vote.
House Bill 1355 would create the Opportunity Internship Program to offer internships, a year of financial aid and other opportunities to low-income students who explore careers in high- demand fields. Local groups that help place students in internships would receive a $2,000 incentive.See the full content of this document
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Bill Would Support Career Help for at-Risk High School Students
The bill is modeled on a program that has successfully placed 144 students in paid internships. Its part of...
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