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Ford's 'fast-track' program helping Detroiters learn trades while working on train station

Credit: WXYZ Detroit
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Ford's 'fast-track' program helping Detroiters learn trades while working on train station
Ford's 'fast-track' program helping Detroiters learn trades while working on train station

The construction is ongoing at the Michigan Central Station, and one important part of the project is the opportunity it's providing for dozens of Detroiters.

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