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Merced College launches certificate program aimed at teaching farm laborers new technology skills
Merced College launched a new ag-focused certificate program this fall aiming to teach students new, in-demand skills.College President Chris Vitelli says the Ag Tec program is an educational career training program designed to keep students up to date on the latest technology and skills they need in the workforce."Our goal is to make sure there is a well-qualified, highly-skilled workforce ready to make a difference in the ag industry using this new technology," Vitelli said.Director of Ag Innovation, Cody Jacobsen, says as labor costs continue to rise, more companies are turning to technology to save money. But new technology creates...
'So much raw emotion’: KVPR’s Rachel Livinal on following Merced arts students pursuing their dreams
For many kids growing up in the Central Valley, going to Los Angeles and pursuing a career in arts – like theater or the movie industry - seems so close, but can remain so far at the same time. In a recent three-part series, KVPR reporter Rachel Livinal chronicled...
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