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Ben Rodgers & EmpowerUC Director Megan Spurgeon

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Ben Rodgers talks with Megan Spurgeon, the director of EmpowerUC. Megan recaps the $25 million planning grant that was received which helps EmpowerUC exist, what the specifics of the Highlands Training Center are, and how long the program is at the Highlands Training Center and what's to expect.

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