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Guest Author, Clara Liles, Apprenticeship Coordinator, Hillyard Technical Center The Northwest Missouri Regional Youth Apprenticeship program is the epitome of how true collaboration within a community can enhance education as well as reap rewards for the local economy. The program initiated out of the Workforce Alliance efforts between the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce and the St. Joseph School District. The data collected from Chamber studies showed high need areas and those were targeted for program occupations. The related technical instruction happens at Hillyard Technical Center and the on-the-job training takes place at our 36 industry partners. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Institute for Workplace Skills & Innovation, Department of Labor and the Missouri Apprenticeship Team have all helped the program to grow and expand since its’ inception. St. Joseph has been recognized as one of the best places to work in manufacturing. In a school district with 69%…