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Leon County Launches Junior Apprenticeship Program for Future Workers

2/18/2026

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Leon County, Florida, has launched a junior apprenticeship program to prepare students for middle-skill jobs.
The program lets juniors and seniors explore careers not requiring a four-year degree, including EMS, medical billing, and engineering.
Anitra Thomas, Leon County Human Resources, says the program helps students make informed career choices.
Applications for 2026-2027 school year are open until March 31 because there is need for 38,000 middle-skill workers over six years.

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Leon County, Florida, has launched a junior apprenticeship program to prepare students for middle-skill jobs.
The program lets juniors and seniors explore careers not requiring a four-year degree, including EMS, medical billing, and engineering.
Anitra Thomas, Leon County Human Resources, says the program helps students make informed career choices.
Applications for 2026-2027 school year are open until March 31 because there is need for 38,000 middle-skill workers over six years.