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Dropping Back In: Building a Better Life

Season 1 Episode 5

Learn about programs that prepare undereducated and unemployed people for jobs.

This program looks at successful apprentice and training-based programs that prepare undereducated and unemployed people for available jobs by teaching marketable skills.

AIR DATE 10/12/15

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  • Dropping Back In: Building a Better Life (Spanish)
    S1 E11
    Dropping Back In: Building a Better Life (Spanish)
  • Dropping Back In: Working for the Future (Spanish)
    S1 E9
    Dropping Back In: Working for the Future (Spanish)
  • Dropping Back In: Complicated Lives (Spanish)
    S1 E8
    Dropping Back In: Complicated Lives (Spanish)
  • Dropping Back In: More Than a Statistic (Spanish)
    S1 E7
    Dropping Back In: More Than a Statistic (Spanish)
  • Dropping Back In: Second Chances (Spanish)
    S1 E6
    Dropping Back In: Second Chances (Spanish)
  • Dropping Back In: Building a Better Life
    S1 E5
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    Dropping Back In: Building a Better Life
  • Dropping Back In: Working for the Future
    S1 E4
    Dropping Back In: Working for the Future
  • Dropping Back In: Complicated Lives
    S1 E3
    Dropping Back In: Complicated Lives
  • Dropping Back In: More Than a Statistic
    S1 E2
    Dropping Back In: More Than a Statistic
  • Dropping Back In: Second Chances
    S1 E1
    Dropping Back In: Second Chances
    • About Dropping Back In

    A new documentary series, “Dropping Back In” is part of the national adult education initiative Fast Forward. There are five half-hour programs. Each program features inspiring stories of former dropouts telling their personal stories, profiles of institutions and organizations that are forging innovative solutions, and leading experts discussing key issues.

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