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Labor's role in apprenticeship development was highlighted this week at the Apprenticeships for America conference in Washington, D.C. A panel moderated by WAI Deputy Director Liz Weiss featured leaders from the Michigan AFL-CIO Workforce Development Institute , Missouri Works Initiative, and The Machinists Institute. WAI staff also participated in the AFA apprenticeship bootcamp. #apprenticeships #workforcedevelopment #labor

Registered apprenticeship programs are incredible opportunities for veterans. The Philly Shipyard Apprentice Program working with Keystone Development Partnership (KDP) is a great example of hands-on-learning, which many veterans resonate with. Check out this video:?https://lnkd.in/dq2jNHXR?and visit the website:?https://lnkd.in/gucH_qk3?to learn more! #naw2024 #apprenticeshipusa #decadeofnaw

Women can join Registered Apprenticeship Programs too! With the help of organizations like the Machinists Institute, more women are joining RAPs in Advanced Manufacturing. Check out our website https://lnkd.in/ePwaDwD8 to learn more! #naw2024 #apprenticeshipusa #decadeofnaw U.S. Department of Labor , AFL-CIO , The Machinists Institute

Check out Ruth's awesome apprenticeship story with Minnesota Training Partnership!

Registered Apprenticeship Programs are for everyone. These programs give access to a hands-on education that will prepare you for well-paying jobs and career opportunities. These apprentice fabricators have experienced the benefits of apprenticeship programs first-hand! Learn more by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/eDcit8Rg and visit the website in our bio! #naw2024?#apprenticeshipusa?#decadeofnaw U.S. Department of Labor , AFL-CIO , California Labor Federation

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler speaks to the importance of Registered Apprenticeship Programs! https://lnkd.in/ePwaDwD8 U.S. Department of Labor #NAW2024, #ApprenticeshipUSA, #DecadeofNAW

New and emerging industries call for new initiatives! Check out what International President, Kenneth W Cooper, has to say about it. U.S. Department of Labor , AFL-CIO , International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) #naw2024 , #apprenticeshipusa , #decadeofnaw

There is a large variety of Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) throughout the US and even around the world! With the help of federal investments, RAPs are expanding to new and emerging industries in clean energy, semiconductor chips, and more! Our partners, Michigan Workforce Development Institute (MI-WDI) and Minnesota Training Partnership are doing great work establishing new RAPs in manufacturing and other industries. Check out our website to learn more. Let us know in the comments where you’re from! https://lnkd.in/ePwaDwD8 https://miwdi.org/ https://lnkd.in/ey9qPq4S #NAW2024 #ApprenticeshipUSA #DecadeofNAW U.S. Department of Labor AFL-CIO Minnesota Training Partnership

Are you a young adult or recent high school graduate looking for your next steps? Registered Apprenticeship Programs are a fantastic path to a successful career, especially for young adults. You can get paid while you learn and often receive credentials at the end of the program. Just look at Kasey Lorance, who started a duct fabrication apprenticeship program at Superior in California as a young adult, which led them to a rewarding and family-sustaining career. Visit our website to learn more about Kasey’s story! AFL-CIO U.S. Department of Labor California Labor Federation #NAW2024, #ApprenticeshipUSA, #DecadeofNAW www.WorkingForAmerica.org

Tech workers are often unaware of their rights, leaving them vulnerable to unfair wages, unsafe work environments, and misclassification. JFF, in partnership with the AFL-CIO Working for America Institute, has created a comprehensive Workers' Rights Guide that offers practical solutions for navigating these challenges. Whether you're advocating for better conditions or supporting workers directly, this guide provides clear answers on wage laws, workplace safety, and employment classifications. Empower workers with the knowledge they need to thrive in tech. Visit the guide to learn more! [https://lnkd.in/dgMsSS-G] #WorkersRights #WorkforceSolutions #TechTalent