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Importing Germany’s Apprentice System
ResumeAmericans import a lot of things from Germany, from beer to luxury cars. Now, some companies in states that are facing a shortage of skilled labor are hoping to import Germany's centuries-old apprentice system.
These German-style apprenticeships let young people sidestep college — and college debt — while they learn a trade. From the Here & Now Contributors Network, Tracy Samilton of Michigan Radio reports.
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- Tracy Samilton, reporter for Michigan Radio. She tweets @PubRadioTracy.
This segment aired on March 7, 2014.