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Help with Education, Free Training; Senate Passes Gun Legislation Paying for Education Costs

– Ellen Glover, originally published in Tribune on March 23, 2023 Help with Education, Free Training; Senate Passes Gun Legislation Paying for Education Costs  Two bills would help students pay for education costs — including covering upfront tuition, fees, and supplies — to fill critical workforce gaps.  Have you ever wanted to change careers? Or help your high school student get the education and training he or she needs but cannot afford? Colorado legislators have heard from their constituents and have a plan to help more people become early childhood educators, nurses, firefighters, and workers across other industries. State legislators are attempting to fill critical workforce gaps with a pair of bills that would provide free training to an estimated 20,000 students and support about 15,000 graduating…