Jindal pushes work-force plan- March 26, 2008
Advocate Capitol News Bureau
Michelle Millhollon
Gov. Bobby Jindal said Tuesday that work-force development will be his main focus during the upcoming legislative session.
Too many Louisianans — about 40 percent over the age of 16 — are unemployed or underemployed, the governor said during a news conference at the State Capitol.
“The single most important issue in this regular session will be work-force development,” Jindal said.
The three-month regular session starts Monday.
Jindal pointed to two problems: Businesses cannot find trained workers in Louisiana and people are failing to take an active part in the work force.
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