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Many boomers expect to carry debt into retirement, observers say

Some advisers here urge debt-relief strategies for security, peace of mind
December 2, 2021
Erica Bullock
A large share-46%-of American consumers say they expect to retire in debt, according to a recent survey by MoneyMagnify, a subsidiary of Charlotte, North Carolina-based Lending Tree, and some financial advisers here say that expectation isn't
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Concerns about inflation are, well, inflated, advisers say

INW observers downplay effects on retirement investments
December 2, 2021
Virginia Thomas
As inflation becomes a growing concern for the U.S. economy, some wealth management advisers here say it shouldn't be a threat for most investors. In October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said the consumer price index for all consumers increased
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Employers can take steps to rebuild workforce

Many sidelined people expected to reemerge in growing job market
November 18, 2021
Kurt Walsdorf
As U.S. economic growth continues, industries from transportation, dining, housing, and manufacturing are adapting quickly to scale their operations up to pre-pandemic levels. But labor shortages driven by the pandemic are a fast-growing challenge
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Business education in Spokane creates future leaders

Schools attract talent vital to vibrant economy
November 18, 2021
William Ramshaw
Access to a robust business education is vital to the development of our future business leaders, as well as keeping Spokane's economy vibrant. Part and parcel to accomplishing this is attracting both key talent as well as new businesses.
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Professional development opportunities are available

They may look different looking into the future than before pandemic
November 18, 2021
René Johnston
The past 19 months have had most of us spending our professional energy focused on stability and not necessarily growth. Given this particular focus, it is possible that professional growth and development for us as individuals, and perhaps
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Idaho Forest Group apprenticeships help to expand skilled workforce

Lumber producer offers training to employees with 'aptitude to learn'
November 18, 2021
Erica Bullock
Millwrights, industrial electricians, and heavy-duty mechanics are in high demand at Idaho Forest Group's sawmills right now, says Marie Price, the lumber company's director of training and development.
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SAMANTHA PEONE

SCC aviation school trains new age of aircraft technicians

Program recently has had 65 students enrolled at any time
November 18, 2021
Samantha Peone
As a generation of aviation maintenance professionals retires, demand for new employees with those skill sets has surged, says Andy Dodson, chair of Spokane Community College's aviation department and full-time faculty member.
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INW colleges focus on cybersecurity education

1 in 4 jobs in the field said to be unfilled here
November 18, 2021
Samantha Peone
For every three cybersecurity professionals working in the Spokane and Spokane Valley metro area, there is one additional job opening, according to CyberSeek, a U.S.-based platform providing insight into the national and local cybersecurity job markets.
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Virginia Thomas

Cd'A makerspace boasts new director, mobile lab

Gizmo-cda offers tools, education for schools, community members
November 18, 2021
Virginia Thomas
Coeur d'Alene nonprofit makerspace Gizmo-cda Inc. has a new mobile makerspace, as well as a new executive director to lead the organization. On the Coeur d'Alene campus of North Idaho College, Gizmo's 11,000-square-foot space in the Hedlund
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Glover design reimagines middle school experience

Spaces support senses of discovery, inclusion
November 4, 2021
Rod Rada and Melissa McFadgen
Spokane Public Schools planned to replace three aging middle schools and add three new ones to address outdated ones. Once the new schools were complete, sixth grade would transition districtwide from elementary school into the new middle schools
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