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Earlier this month, BLU members and their associates met with policymakers and told their own stories about the impact that work-based learning programs have for people and the companies they work for. Read more about this fly-in here: https://t.co/UtSMllwgYZ

Training opportunities can result in career advancement and better lives for workers and their families. It’s critical to invest in policies that work towards closing the #skillsgap

We must invest in policies that get people and businesses the skills they need to compete. https://t.co/UtSMllwgYZ

BLU was featured on the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s podcast, CaseyCast, to talk about the skills gap and the demand for middle-skill talent. You can listen here: https://t.co/KbHjoXG6ph

December’s BLU fly-in was filled with unique stories from BLU companies and their workers. Check out BLU partner, Michael Tamasi, Pres/CEO of @AccuRounds account of the powerful fly-in here: https://t.co/PWOzCUU7c7

Earlier this month BLU companies along with their employees took to the hill to meet with key staff to discuss how investments in skills are beneficial for businesses as well as employees. Read more about this powerful fly-in https://t.co/UtSMlleFAp

RT @sheetmetalwoman: Heading for the Hill to share @WyomingMachine workforce stories. Thanks @BLU4WP for the opportunity! https://t.co/YGW…

RT @NSCareerTechEd: Congressional staff briefing on the importance of community college and industry partnerships @SkillsCoalition @BLU4WP…

Here with @Katie_BrownNSC from @SkillsCoalition and the Senate CTE caucus talking about industry partnerships and the role they play prepping students, workers (and working students!!) for today's jobs. https://t.co/tpGaMsCKGn

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