— The number of D.C. teenagers having babies has significantly increased over the past few years. Many of the young parents are unable to balance the challenges of having babies and completing school work, so they drop out. WAMU wraps up its series on teen pregnancy by looking at what local schools are doing to encourage these students to complete their educations. Click here to listen.
— Maryland’s governor is calling for more training efforts to prepare residents to meet an expected surge in “middle-skill jobs.” According to a new study, by 2016, the state will gain more than 430,000 jobs that require certification beyond a high school diploma, but don’t require a bachelor’s degree. Only 37 percent of Maryland’s workforce currently has the credentials to fill middle-skill jobs. Click here for more details.
— D.C.’s Department of Employment Services is now accepting applications for the Summer Youth Employment Program. For details, including registration information, click here.
— Virginians Organized for Interfaith Community Engagement went to the General Assembly to ask for more state funding for dental care for low-income adults. Virginia is one of a few states where the only dental care Medicaid covers is emergency care. Click here to read more.
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