New Job Opportunities Come with the Opening of New Apprentice School

Three . two . one. and with that the ribbon was cut signifying the opening of the Southwest Regional Apprentice School at Naval Air Station, North Island in San Diego, Calif. on Wednesday, Aug. 11. The school, which will support an inaugural class of 24 apprentices, officially begun classes Aug. 16. The apprentice school is a partnership between Naval Sea Systems Command’s Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility and the Southwest Regional Maintenance Center, along with Naval Air Systems Command’s Fleet Readiness Center Southwest and Southwestern College.

Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Recruiting Wounded Warriors into Shipyards - Meaningful Career Opportunities

NAVSEA's Wounded Warrior Program seeks to arm experienced Warriors with the education and training to expand their workforce. NAVSEA offers a stable job with the top health, educational and retirement benefits of the federal government.

Ahead Of Memorial Day Weekend, Senator Gillibrand Announces New Effort To Help Prepare Long Island Veterans For The Jobs Of Tomorrow

This bipartisan legislation is sponsored by Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member of Senate Veterans Affairs Committee. Companion legislation has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA). Note references to entrepreneurship, SBA, apprenticeship, TAP, and “green jobs” program.

Economic Recovery: The View from Where You Stand

We want to hear from you on what the employment and apprenticeship opportunities look like in your area. Are you seeing signs of recovery in your area? How has ARRA made a difference in your community? How can we get more coverage like the recent CNN piece? To participate in this event, log in to the Apprenticeship Chat page (http://21stcenturyapprenticeship.workforce3one.org/page/chat) at 2pm EST on May 18th and participate in our inaugural open Chat dialogue!

Economic Recovery: The View from Where You Stand

We want to hear from you on what the employment and apprenticeship opportunities look like in your area. Are you seeing signs of recovery in your area? How has ARRA made a difference in your community? How can we get more coverage like the recent CNN piece?

Economic Recovery: The View from Where You Stand

We want to hear from you on what the employment and apprenticeship opportunities look like in your area. Are you seeing signs of recovery in your area? How has ARRA made a difference in your community? How can we get more coverage like the recent CNN piece?

Green Jobs Training for Veterans

Thanks to millions of dollars in grants, many veterans will have a chance to compete in the growing renewable energy industry.

DLLR receives $5.8M green energy grant

The Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation has won a $5.8 million grant to train nearly 1,600 people to work in the emerging green energy sector.

Earn. Learn. Succeed. (Volume 2, Issue 9)

Secretary of Labor Affirms DOL Commitment to Training for Green Jobs. Proposed Legislation to Include Job Training and Apprenticeship for Post-9/11 Veterans. Department of Labor Announces 2010 Regulatory Agenda. Center for American Progress Releases Report Promoting Increased Apprenticeship and Community College Collaboration

Apprenticeship a Good Option for Returning Vets

Bills would add job help to Post-9/11 GI Bill

Key elements of the Post-9/11 GI Bill could be modified by Congress to create benefits to help veterans find jobs.

Military: Armed services an option for many after high school

Not everyone wants or needs to go directly on to college after high school. For those considering alternatives, two options for consideration include joining the military or becoming an apprentice in the construction industry where you go to school one night a week while working full time.

GI Bill Apprenticeship and OJT Program

This article will guide you on the use of the GI Bill On-the-Job Training and Apprenticeship Program and explain the recently increased 2008-2009 payment rates.

Apprentices, Helmets to Hardhats in the News

Veteran, apprentice, and Helmets to Hardhats participant Joshua Coale will be honored at the Kentucky State Building and Construction Trades Council Biennial Convention.

Helmets to Hardhats in the News

Statement of John M. McWilliam Deputy Assistant Secretary Veterans' Employment and Training Service U.S. Department of Labor

John M. McWilliam, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Veterans' Employment and Training Service, U.S. Department of Labor, addresses Chairwoman Herseth Sandlin and members of the Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs. In particular, McWilliam refers to H.R. 2928, which amends title 38, United States Code, to allow registered apprenticeship programs and on-the-job training programs under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program.

GI Billl and Registered Apprenticeship

Veterans can get assistance with Apprenticeship with GI Bill

Advancing RA Grants - Project Overview August 2009

Struggling vets laud new training program

Veterans learn techniques for bending conduit as part of the IBEW training program.