Education

Learning a trade a wise choice for many students

100-percent employment cited for precision machinists, automotive techs (read more)

Report: America’s public schools fail more than half the nation’s black male students

Black male and white male students in Pennsylvania graduated at higher rates in 2007/8 than the national average, although there was a significant decline in the black male graduation rate from the previous year. The racial achievement gap is close to the national average.

Add college savings to back-to-school shopping list

By contributing to a Pa. 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan before Sept. 1, parents not only beat imminent rate increases; they save an additional $50. (read more)

 

Help us 'fight for air' Oct. 2

The American Lung Association and the Business Journal invite you to 'Fight for Air' by conquering the concourse at PNC Field on Oct. 2. Visit fightforairwalk.org.

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