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A federal program helps older people get jobs, but the Trump administration wants to get rid of it

Written by Cal J. Halvorsen, Associate Professor of Social Work, Washington University in St. Louis

The program helps Americans over 55 find job training and short-term employment.Marc Romanelli/Tetra images via Getty Images

For the first time in U.S. history, there are more Americans over 62 than under 18. With the national workforce getting older every year, many economists argue that having people keep working longer than they used to would...

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Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
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5 Reasons to Hire a Building Contract Lawyer Before Your Next Construction Project in Melbourne
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How Your Business Can Harness the Energy of the Sun: The Benefits of Solar for Your Enterprise
In a world that has become increasingly conscious of the need for sustainable practices, everyone agrees that harnessing solar energy has been seen as a powerful solution for businesses looking…
How to make roads with recycled waste, and pave the way to a circular economy
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Why it’s time telcos rethink location and put customer experience first

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Small business owners across Australia are panicking as their websites vanish from Google’s front pages overnight. According to Manny Shah, cofounde...

MR Roads named Queensland Finalist in the 2025 Telstra Best of Business Awards

MR Roads, co-founded by Daniel Mikus and James Rolph, has been announced as a Queensland finalist in the prestigious 2025 Telstra Best of Business...

AWS research shows strong AI adoption momentum in Australia, with startups outpacing large enterprises in innovation

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Three generations marking 45 years in hot-air balloons

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