Training programs, apprenticeships help workers transition to trades

The construction industry has been hit hard by the recession, but that hasn’t discouraged people like Rusty Knorr from seeking retraining in the building trades. After the 45-year-old former bicycle mechanic was laid off from his job at REI last year, he enrolled in Seattle Central Community College’s Cabinetmaking and Fine Woodworking program.

More college-educated are taking up the trades

Apprentices' Graduation, a First in District Since ‘70s

The first class of registered apprenticeship graduates of the D.C. Apprenticeship Academy were honored in a graduation ceremony June 2, 2010.

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?

New Website Encourages Montana Youths to Explore Apprenticeship Careers

Montana's Department of Labor and Industry announced today the launch of a new website: http://www.exploreapprenticeship.mt.gov aimed at encouraging middle and high school students to explore careers in the registered Apprenticeship and Training Program fields.

Collaborate for Success Workshop- Washington State Action Clinic

This power point focuses on integrating Registered Apprenticeship specifically into Workforce Development/WIA activities, planning, and services for WIA eligible apprentices. Further, this is not a stand along power point presentation. It is part of a workshop model package. The power point is designed to prompt use and reference to the Collaborate For Success Workshop Participant Manual throughout the event. Attendees must have a copy of the Manual in order to follow along and complete exercises. You can instruct attendees to bring a printed copy, or you can provide copies for them. The Manual can be downloaded for free at: http://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship/files/pubs/ManualFweb.pdf

Collaborate for Success - Partnering with Registered Apprenticeship - Training Manual

The State of Washington developed this manual as a companion product for the “Collaborate for Success: Integrating with Registered Apprenticeship in Washington State” workshop model. The contents follow the order of this presentation. The manual can also be used as a reference guide, as it compiles current Registered Apprenticeship and workforce development system information, resources, and contacts. This manual combines practical information with innovational/forefront thinking about our current and future workforce.

Memoirs of an Action Clinic

994 words about the Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic.

Congresswoman Doris Matsui Applauds Award of $2.5 Million in Joint Federal and State Funding for SETA

Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (CA-05) applauded the awarding of more than $2.4 million to the Sacramento Employment and Training Agency (SETA) through competitive grants to train unemployed and displaced workers in green building and alternative and renewable fuels programs. The funding was made possible by joint funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and California’s Clean Energy Workforce Training Program.

Earn. Learn. Succeed. (Volume 2, Issue 7)

Why the Public, Business, and Labor Demand That We Work Together - Robert Cross

Footage from the Dallas, Texas 2009 Action Clinic.

Why the Public, Business, and Labor Demand That We Work Together - Wes Jurey

Footage from the Dallas, Texas 2009 Action Clinic.

Why the Public, Business, and Labor Demand That We Work Together - Jim Henderson

Footage from the Dallas, Texas 2009 Action Clinic.

At a Glance: Recognition of State Apprenticeship Agencies