Illustrating the success of apprenticeship programs, Putman Media intern Alexandra Ditoro interviewed Melody Whitten, director of development for 58 Inc., a part of Shelby County Alabama's Economic Development Committee (http://58inc.org/). Whitten explains how the local organization built an apprenticeship program and how this program is helping local manufacturers build their own talent pipelines. Whitten also offers advice to manufacturers considering implementing an apprenticeship model.

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