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

Washington Governor Gregoire calls for more tech apprentices

Gov. Chris Gregoire said Tuesday that she and state House and Senate leaders will try to add $3 million to this year's budget for aerospace and technology apprenticeship programs.

Apprenticeships Offer Jobless a Chance

Norman Moore wants to provide his son, Norman Jr., a better life. Mr. Moore is a single dad with no job and no money, so he and his toddler son live on public assistance in transitional housing in Northwest Washington. He is looking at Apprenticeships to turn his life around.

Washington State Workforce Board 2008 Evaluation of Apprenticeship

Washington State Workforce Board 2008 Evaluation of Apprenticeship

Washington WIA Dislocated Worker Study

LOTT Alliance – Olympia, Washington - Training Tomorrow’s Workforce Today - Case Study

Earn. Learn. Succeed. (Volume 2, Issue 4)

Secretary Solis Testifies on Green Jobs and Registered Apprenticeship. Recovery Act Update. RA Community of Practice Announced. Upcoming Regional Reemployment Forums.

Operating Engineers Apprenticeship Program

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

Apprenticeship Washington

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

Policy and Strategic Planning/Resource Alignment - Gerry Andrews

Footage from the San Francisco, California 2009 Action Clinic.

Policy and Strategic Planning/Resource Alignment - Bryan Wilson, Part 1

Footage from the San Francisco, California 2009 Action Clinic.

Policy and Strategic Planning/Resource Alignment - Bryan Wilson, Part 2

Footage from the San Francisco, California 2009 Action Clinic.

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.

Pre-Apprenticeship: Best Practices, Best Results

Located at the intersection of Seattle’s most diverse neighborhoods, Seattle Vocational Institute Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Training (SVI PACT) is an effective pre-apprenticeship training program focusing on low-income minorities and women.

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.

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.

Washington Area Women in the Trades

Explore Apprenticeship at Washington's Cool Site for Youth

The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries launched an "Explore Apprenticeship" website so kids, parents, and educators can discover registered apprenticeship.

The Original Four Year Degree

Announcing The Pacific Northwest Apprenticeship Education Conference

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.

In Memory of Vanessa Downing

The Pacific Northwest Apprenticeship Education

The Pacific Northwest Apprenticeship Education Conference (PNWAEC) is set to capture all the momentum generated from these progressive efforts, and thanks to a generous grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, we will convene at least 500 leaders and professionals representing apprenticeship, workforce and economic development, businesses, labor government and education from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Northern California, Alaska, Montana and Canada. For more details, visit- http://www.apprenticeshipconference.com/