North Central Kansas Technical College, USDOL and the Management & Training Corporation will discuss the pathways and strategy that can provide a “Stairway to Success”.
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.
The Carpenters District Council of Greater St. Louis, the Urban League of Greater St. Louis and the Habitat for Humanity will share their knowledge of this exciting new program.
The Carpenters District Council of Greater St. Louis, the Urban League of Greater St. Louis and the Habitat for Humanity will share their knowledge of this exciting new program.
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.
Leveraging Registered Apprenticeship as a Workforce Development Strategy for the Workforce Investment System
Toolkit and White Paper on Improving Transition Outcomes of Youth with Disabilities through Apprenticeship
This interactive online Breeze course provides a basic "101" training about the Workforce Investment system, and how it might be better integrated with Registered Apprenticeship to support the goals of both programs.
This interactive online Breeze course provides a basic "101" training about the Registered Apprenticeship system, and how it might be better integrated to support the Workforce system, the Education system, and other partners.
ETA Announces Availability of "The Benefits and Challenges of Registered Apprenticeship: The Sponsor's Perspective"; Encourages the Use of "Community of Practice" to Share Insights
What is the Workforce Investment Act?
What is Registered Apprenticeship?
On Tuesday, Feb. 16, President Obama visited and toured the NECA / IBEW Local 26 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee facility, located in Lanham MD., and spoke about the importance of skilled labor in helping the U.S. transition to cleaner energy sources.
As South Carolina struggles to create jobs and pull thousands off unemployment rolls, and employers search for workers with the skills they require, industrial apprenticeship programs are booming.
Idaho State University has a long history in offering certified U.S. Department of Labor Apprenticeship Programs throughout Southeastern Idaho. These Registered Apprenticeship Programs connect job seekers with good paying jobs.
South Carolina employers discuss the benefits of registered apprenticeship.
CMI (Chartered Management Institute) research finds that business leaders believe Apprenticeships are an effective way of developing management skills.
Liz Smith, Program Manager for Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Office of Apprenticeship, wanted to share this upcoming conference with our community-The Pacific Northwest Apprenticeship Education Conference.
WorkForce West Virginia has received a $6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to support the state’s efforts to provide “green-jobs” education and training.