Smith pushes to address worker shortages By Minnesota News Network|2021-05-21T06:53:32-05:00May 21st, 2021| U.S. Senator Tina Smith and Representative Angie Craig have introduced legislation that would help expand school-business partnerships: “Join together to create opportunities for students to get exposure and training and even paid internships, apprenticeships, and these in-demand jobs where there is a real shortage of workers.” Smith says many employers struggle to find qualified workers across several industries, including advanced manufacturing, agriculture, information technology, and health care. Share This Post With Your Friends!