What is Registered Apprenticeship?
Toolkit and White Paper on Improving Transition Outcomes of Youth with Disabilities through Apprenticeship
Leveraging Registered Apprenticeship as a Workforce Development Strategy for the Workforce Investment System
This report is an environmental scan of the impact of recent policies and investments supporting “green jobs” on current and potential Registered Apprenticeship and other labor management training programs. The scan highlights the trends, activities, and changes that are underway in several key industries that will likely make up a significant portion of the emerging green economy.
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.
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.
The Department of Energy has announced the availability of $100 million in funding from the Recovery Act to support workforce training for the electric power industry. This initiative will expand job creation and career advancement opportunities associated with smart grid and electricity transmission projects and will help establish training programs for workers in the utility industry and electrical manufacturing sectors who will play a key role in modernizing the country's electrical grid.
The Montana Department of Labor and Industry has launched its new "Apprenticeship Montana" Web site. It's a fantastic example of outreach and awareness-building for both potential apprentices (geared toward middle and high school students) AND parents. Check it out! The direct link to the site is http://www.exploreapprenticeship.mt.gov/default.asp.
Check out the Washington State Building & Construction Trades Council Movie. Hear from real apprentices the benefits of earning while you learn.
The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) Region 5, in conjunction with the Great Lakes Employment and Training Association (GLETA), is hosting the Heartland Conference to be held April 7-9, 2010 in Chicago, IL at the downtown Hyatt Regency Hotel. Don't miss the opportunity to connect with Heartland 2010 presenters and participants. We will be posting many of our upcoming Conference sessions. Share your ideas and best practices, post your comments and help build an interactive learning community. STAY TUNED, TAKE PART IN THE DISCUSSION & REGISTER TODAY!
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 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.
North Central Kansas Technical College, USDOL and the Management & Training Corporation will discuss the pathways and strategy that can provide a “Stairway to Success”.
Thanks to millions of dollars in grants, many veterans will have a chance to compete in the growing renewable energy industry.
California Unions are building cleaner and smarter using Green Technology by investing in the future.
A marketing video developed for the Welder Apprenticeship Program. This is a very good example of successful marketing for a specific apprenticeship industry, which includes labor market data, and is geared towards a high-demand industry
Integrated English as a Second Language and Apprenticeship Program (Pierce County) United Union of Roofers, Local 153, Clover Park Technical College and Pierce College pooled their resources and expertise to help Spanish-speaking apprentices overcome language barriers to completing the roofer apprenticeship program. The collaboration created an instructional program that integrated technical and language skills, making them more relevant and easier to learn. At one time, most non-English speaking apprentices did not complete roofing apprenticeship training. Today, with a retention rate of 100 percent, this program is a model for similar programs around the state.
A small sampling of some of Alaska's skilled trade apprenticeship programs and reasons why an association with these programs make sense for building a natural gas pipeline under the terms of a project labor agreement
Dr. Tom Glavinich discusses his research project on best practices for local apprenticeship programs in Kansas.
The UC Santa Cruz Apprenticeship program is one of the few programs internationally that teaches practical skills in sustainable agriculture and farming.
The operating engineers apprenticeship program of Local 701 offers an opportunity to earn while you learn. Our state of the art training facilities prepares you for a rewarding career working outside, providing the backbone to the economies of Oregon and Washington. Learn more at http://www.oetraining.org
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries has deployed a new website designed to introduce K-12 students to the world of apprenticeship. This visual site, designed to attract young people, covers the why, what, who and how of apprenticeships. Apprenticeships offer students viable career opportunities in fields with tremendous unmet demand and this site provides information that workforce professionals can use to explain apprenticeships or as a model to educate youth about apprenticeships. apprenticeship, the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, K-12 students, world of apprenticeship, Workforce Boards, youth employment, career development