BARTOW, Fla. — Air traffic controllers are some of the millions of federal employees who could go without pay as the government shutdown continues for a second day.

What You Need To Know • Background checks and other federal services are on hold, which could create backlogs that delay students from becoming FAA-certified and starting jobs • The government shutdown could slow efforts to address the nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers • SEE ALSO: Here’s what you need to know about the government shutdown

Industry schools are also expected to feel the impact. In Bartow, Randy Clayton, lead instructor at Traviss Technical College ’s Air Traffic Control Academy, said the 10-month program won’t take a financial hit since it’s state funded. However, he said the shutdown will af

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