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Enrollment swells at Clark College / New teachers, class sections added to meet demand
The Columbian, June 23, 2009
http://www.columbian.com/article/20090624/NEWS02/706249955/Enrollment+swells+at+Clark+College
Carpentry students build real house
The Rotary Club of Lynnwood recently celebrated the completion of its 34th House Project in partnership with the Edmonds School District's Career and Technical Education Division, Edmonds Community College and local vendors.
Lynnwood Enterprise, June 24, 2009
Church's efforts lead to habitat designation
Marvel, who taught biology at Edmonds Community College, used his knowledge of botany to make the habitat as hospitable to wildlife as possible. .
Lynnwood Enterprise, June 24, 2009
TRENDS| HORIZONS | EDUCATION
Despite Recession, High Demand for Skilled Labor
Employers are begging for specially skilled applicants in fields like critical care nursing and geology.
New York Times, June 24, 2009
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/24/business/24jobs.html?emc=eta1
Q&A: Should more students be 'Blue Collar & Proud of It'?
USA Today, June 22, 2009
http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2009-06-22-blue-collar_N.htm
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