Apprenticeship Programs

Apprenticeship programs are occupational training programs that combine on-the-job work experience with technical or classroom study. Such programs are designed to develop useful job skills in ...

Government Technology

States Expand Apprenticeship Programs as Worker Shortages Grow

Registered apprenticeship programs give workers the opportunity be paid while they gain hands-on experience in skilled jobs. (Washington State Department of Labor and Industries) Every state in the ...

The Hill

For apprenticeship programs to thrive — get employers back to the table

This year’s National Apprenticeship Week is the perfect time to take stock of our country’s workforce development systems. With more than 10 million unfilled jobs in the U.S. and more than six million ...

Chicago Tribune

Apprenticeship programs increasingly put workers on track for jobs in finance

Victor Gutierrez graduated from high school with a clear career goal: to become an actuary. What he didn’t have was a clear path to get there. Juggling community college with jobs at McDonald’s and a ...

Technical

7 ways tech apprenticeship programs have adapted during the pandemic

Apprenticeship programs in tech allow employees from nontraditional backgrounds to gain applicable skills for jobs in the industry. At Callowhill-based Azavea, they’ve been used to strategically build ...

Marine Link

Apprenticeship Programs Are Key to the Future of Marine Welding

Uncle Sam wants you — to choose a career in welding. The chronic shortage of qualified welders has been well documented. The American Welding Society (AWS) even created a website — ...

Crain's New York

Apprenticeship programs help build New York's middle class

Each year we recognize the value and significance of American apprenticeship programs during National Apprenticeship Week. As we demonstrate our appreciation this year for the programs, leaders, ...