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Unemployment Blues

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Last week’s unemployment figures put California’s jobless rate at 8.2 percent, a 14-year high and the third worst in the nation. Today on Forum, we find out about local job training and support programs for the unemployed and underemployed.

Guests:

Carrie Portis, executive director of SF Works, a workforce training program of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Sal Vaca, director of employment and training for the city of Richmond.

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