Reported 8 months ago
Hendry County, one of Florida's poorest, is gearing up for a new airport that could bring 1,400 high-skilled jobs. However, a third of working-age adults lack a high-school diploma, and efforts are underway to offer GED and English classes to prepare them for engineering and manufacturing jobs. Challenges include teacher shortages, political headwinds against programs targeting specific demographics, and the need to secure FAA approval and Latin American vendor contracts. Despite controversies and obstacles, local organizations are expanding adult education centers and training programs to support the region's economic growth.
Source: YAHOO