Iowa Apprenticeship Website

The uniquely designed web site for Iowa that integrates WIA and Apprenticeship information.

California Green Stimulus Coalition

Support a triple bottom line: Good green jobs will bring a triple benefit by creating economic sustainability for employees and business owners, improving the environment, and building up communities, especially those most at risk in this ... The state's community college system and State-approved apprenticeship programs are perfectly suited to help build career ladders for millions of low-income Californians.

Mayor Bloomberg and speaker Quinn unveil package legislation

"We all have a stake in recharging our economy, but our job is to ensure that the blue collar can become green by paying decent wages and benefits that can support a family, creating a real career path with apprenticeship programs and upward mobility, and improving the environment by reducing waste and pollution," said Ahern. "Our proud public and private unionized workforce are up for the hard work of making our buildings green. The Central Labor Council looks forward to a productive and viable partnership with city hall and the real estate and construction trade industry on this historic effort."

Beshear announces over $18 million for employment, training programs

Kentucky Governor issued a press release announcing stimulus funding and mentions Registered Apprenticeship as one of the training options available through the KY One-Stop system. "One-Stop Career Center services include: career and skills assessments, resume writing and interview preparation workshops, adult education, job training, postsecondary education scholarships, academic certifications and licenses, registered apprenticeships, and career advancement and supportive services activities."

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.

Brightening Opportunities for "Green Jobs"

Stimulus aid heats up solar training for "green jobs," reshapes lives. U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet met Saturday with trainees and future business entrepreneurs who hope to reshape their lives in the expanding renewable-energy field. They are among as many as 6,000 Colorado residents who will get new "green jobs" directly or indirectly because of the $80 million that Colorado will get through the federal economic recovery act, Bennet said

Coverage of "WOW" Program

A program run by Wider Opportunities for Women trains women for jobs in a green economy, including in construction trades. Reporter Desmond L. Marshall followed one of those women to her first day of work as a cement mason.

The Oil Spot: Benzyne, Xylene and Hydrocarbons, Oh My!

First, eleven dead and countless more are injured, but now, thousands and thousands could be at risk as well.

Career Video Challenge

Skills Shortages: You make the call!

Collaboration for Success Action Clinic Report- Florida

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.

U.K. Sees Boom in Apprenticeships Amid Slow Jobs Market

Bloomberg's Olivia Sterns reports on the increase in applications to apprenticeship programs in the U.K. amid a slow jobs market and after the government capped the number of university places available.

Arkansas Workforce Summit

A DO NOT MISS forum for employers, community leaders, chamber representatives, legislators, government officials, educators, economic development and workforce development professionals to take action to address the new realities facing workforce development in Arkansas. The Arkansas Workforce Summit is an interactive conference, delivering practical, demand-driven solutions for today's workforce challenges. The Summit provides participants with an opportunity to be part of discussions about these challenges and the state's response. Plenary Sessions will include: * The Governor's Workforce Cabinet: Integrating Education, Workforce and Economic Development * Building Work Ready Communities * State Sector Strategies: Regional Solutions to Address Skill Needs

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?

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!

Registered Apprenticeship and Green: Building the New Economy

The Office of Apprenticeship recently issued a report titled, “The Greening of Registered Apprenticeship: An Environmental Scan of the Impact of Green Jobs on Registered Apprenticeship and Implications for Workforce Development.” The report highlights trends, activities, and changes that are underway throughout the Registered Apprenticeship system to prepare workers for green careers. This Webinar will provide an overview of the report findings, focusing on the efforts underway among Registered Apprenticeship partners to prepare workers for employment opportunities and career pathways becoming available through the emerging green economy.

Registered Apprenticeship and Green: Building the New Economy

The Office of Apprenticeship recently issued a report titled, “The Greening of Registered Apprenticeship: An Environmental Scan of the Impact of Green Jobs on Registered Apprenticeship and Implications for Workforce Development.” The report highlights trends, activities, and changes that are underway throughout the Registered Apprenticeship system to prepare workers for green careers. This Webinar will provide an overview of the report findings, focusing on the efforts underway among Registered Apprenticeship partners to prepare workers for employment opportunities and career pathways becoming available through the emerging green economy.

Boston Action Clinic

A series of “action clinics” hosted by the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) to support partnership teams in leveraging Registered Apprenticeship as a key talent, reemployment, and job development strategy in their public workforce and education systems.

Boston Action Clinic

A series of “action clinics” hosted by the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) to support partnership teams in leveraging Registered Apprenticeship as a key talent, reemployment, and job development strategy in their public workforce and education systems.