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Councilwoman makes case for Ready to Work's 'exponential' growth amid Mayor Jones' proposal to defund the jobs training program
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· July 29, 2026
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A proposal by Mayor Jones to defund a jobs training program has sparked a response from a councilwoman. She is making a case for the program, citing its growth. The program in question is Ready to Work, which the councilwoman describes as having experienced exponential growth.
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Published: July 29, 2026 ·
Source: kens5.com ·
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