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May 23, 2021 5:05 PM Esther Bower
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SPOKANE, Wash. Across the nation, there’s a push to get more people back into the workforce. With more people moving to Spokane, home development is happening at a rapid pace, but there aren’t enough people in construction jobs to keep up with the demand, which is why local builders are partnering with students to set them up for success.
“Labor prices are skyrocketing because of the lack of skilled workforce that we have available to us,” said Corey Condron, a member of the Spokane Home Builder’s Association.
Over the years, schools have pushed college over trade/skill-based professions which has lead to a shortage in construction workers. Now, there’s more opportunities than ever for students to find good jobs that don’t require a four-year degree and will keep students out of debt.
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Express NewsMeade School District Superintendent Don Kirkegaard
STURGIS, SD – South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) announced that she has signed the “1776 Pledge to Save Our Schools” but has not given any directives to school districts, administrators and educators to do the same.
But if they don’t, she is clear about what she will do to replace them.
Meade School District 46-1 Superintendent Don Kirkegaard
Meade School District 46-1 Superintendent Don Kirkegaard said it has not been an agenda item for the school board as yet.
“We have not discussed it yet but I’m not so sure that we won’t in the distant future,” he said. “We’re very much in favor of enhancing what we currently offer. The Meade School District, like most schools in South Dakota, can always do better and are looking to do better. But we’re not in a spot where we necessarily need to be saved.”
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Health care providers are preparing for an increased demand for Covid vaccine now that 12-to-15-year-olds are eligible to receive the Pfizer vaccine. Schools are among those that are stepping up to fill that demand.
Washington and Oregon still have one hurdle before shots can be administered to that group. That’s approval from the Western States scientific group that gives one more layer of review to this week’s FDA decision.
Assuming it signs off, providers that have already been inoculating 16-and-17-year-olds will add the younger kids to their vaccine eligibility list.
Renee Rassilyer-Bomers from Swedish Medical Center in Seattle says her group realizes that the procedure of vaccinating children needs to be a little more thorough than just poking an arm.
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The pandemic has required Inland Northwest school districts and universities to be flexible this spring in designing commencement ceremonies.
This week, Gonzaga is celebrating in-person, while Washington State University Spokane has combined virtual and in-person events.
“What it came down to is what can we do as close to being in person for these students to receive the recognition and create than fanfare and celebration for them, but also do it safely and in an environment Covid and the pandemic and also abiding by state regulations as to where we are currently as a county, said Heather Byrd, the campus events and community relations manager.