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2010 Chicago Heartland Conference: Meeting America’s Need for a Quality Direct Care Workforce.
The NW Michigan Council of Governments Healthcare RSA and the Public Health Institute will speak about innovative approaches and initiatives to attract and sustain a high quality healthcare workforce.
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Earn. Learn. Succeed. (Volume 2, Issue 8)
The Greening of Registered Apprenticeship. Announcing the Redesigned and Enhanced Registered Apprenticeship Community of Practice! Healthcare Reform and Registered Apprenticeship. South Carolina Registers BlueCross / BlueShield Apprenticeship Program. Registered Apprenticeship Meets the President's Challenge. Registered Apprenticeship Targeted to Assist Youth with Disabilities
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10/29/09 09:48AM
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Thriving in Challenging Times: Connecting Education to Economic Development Through Career Pathways
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for a Competitive Workforce (ICW) and the National Career Pathways Network (NCPN) have released a joint publication, Thriving in Challenging Times: Connecting Education to Economic Development Through Career Pathways. This resource highlights successful career pathway models that create relevant, challenging learning environments for students and are designed to increase American employers' access to highly-skilled, qualified workers. Thriving in Challenging Times profiles 17 local and two statewide career pathways programs in multiple industry sectors, documenting the challenges, strategies, results, and business engagement each partnership has experienced.
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10/13/09 05:27PM
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Improving Patient Care
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03/05/10 05:02PM
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Earn. Learn. Succeed. (Volume 3, Issue 1)
Stakeholders Share Thoughts on Green, Pre-Apprenticeship and Partnerships. Registered Apprenticeship a Key Partner in recently announced Energy Training Partnership Grants. DOL FY 2011 Budget Highlights Registered Apprenticeship's Role in Green Jobs Training. National Apprenticeship Leaders Meet in D.C. to Discuss 2010 Priorities. Registered Apprenticeship and Healthcare: Making the Case. Federal Partnership Driving Regional Innovation in Clean Energy Sector
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03/01/10 12:01PM
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Air Force Village Training Receives Award
An Air Force Village health-support- specialists apprentice program has won an award from the Texas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging. Kudos to Troy Johnson the ATR who helped to develop and register this program.
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02/25/10 02:12PM
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New Briefing Papers on Registered Apprenticeship and Healthcare
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02/22/10 05:08PM
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Using Registered Apprenticeship to Build and Fill Career Paths in Health Information Technology
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02/22/10 04:53PM
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Using Registered Apprenticeship to Build and Fill Healthcare Career Paths
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02/22/10 04:50PM
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New pilot program makes S.C. history in economic development
Check out this article that highlights a South Carolina Registered Apprenticeship program with Agape Hospice to train certified nursing assistants – the first of its kind in South Carolina.
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01/21/10 08:37AM
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Direct-Care Registered Apprenticeship Resources
The PHI Registered Apprenticeship website looks like a great resource for current and potential program sponsors - check it out!
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01/18/10 02:49PM
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Think Apprenticeship Spotlight on Dianna Clements
30 Second spot for Think Apprenticeship campaign highlighting Dianna Clements a graduate of the Registered Apprenticeship Program and the first graduate in the nation in the Surgical Technologist Program.
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12/31/09 02:24PM
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PHI Compiles Apprenticeship Resources
Resources pertaining to the Department of Labor’s Registered Apprenticeship training model for direct-care jobs are now conveniently gathered in one place — on the PHI website. The website compiles: * background information on the Registered Apprenticeship program; * five PHI fact sheets explaining how long-term care employers can establish the program in their facilities; and * links to outside resources and relevant publications. PHI is “pleased to bring solid resources on registered apprenticeships to long-term care employers, workforce investment boards, policymakers, direct-care workers, and other vested stakeholders,” said PHI Midwest Director Hollis Turnham.
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12/16/09 09:11AM
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Energy Efficiency and Job Creation equals Apprenticeship
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12/15/09 05:23PM
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Local 486 Apprenticeship School
Apprenticeship in the pipe trades is a highly selective program, and acceptance for training depends on the applicant's qualifications and the manpower needs of the trade at the time of the selection process. Local 486 Apprenticeship School created a video to showcase the school's training model and expectations.
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12/03/09 08:47AM
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Labor Secretary Solis Gives Nod to Building a Trained Direct-Care Workforce
Labor Secretary Hilda Solis’s keynote remarks at the 2009 National Network of Sector Partners (NNSP) conference were music to the ears of advocates for quality care through quality jobs.
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11/19/09 11:31AM
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Registered Apprenticeship in Long-Term Care
Registered Apprenticeship Training in Long-Term Care. Long-term care services are provided to over 15 million elders and people living with disabilities ...
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11/16/09 04:16PM
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Registered Apprenticeship in Long-Term Care
Registered Apprenticeship Training in Long-Term Care. Long-term care services are provided to over 15 million elders and people living with disabilities ...
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11/16/09 04:09PM
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Registered Apprenticeship Trends in Healthcare
The health care industry is expanding quickly and is in need of qualified workers in all areas. The industry is predicted to add nearly 4 million new jobs between 2006 and 2016 and have the fastest annual growth rate of all the sectors. The Registered Apprenticeship model is well suited to many occupations in healthcare. The model helps participants attain high performance through a cohesive process which links formal instruction in the form of a degree or certification with on-the-job learning (OJL), guided by a mentor.
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11/16/09 04:03PM
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California's Forgotten Middle-Skills Jobs
According to this study, about 49% of the current and future jobs in California are "middle-skill" jobs that require more than a high school diploma but less than a bachelor's degree. Apprenticeship is mentioned in the study as one way to get these skills.
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