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While getting hands on experience, you earn money for the work that you do. ‘Earn and Learn’ is a hallmark of registered apprenticeship programs and one of the reasons they're so accessible as a career pathway. If you check out the map of average wages by state, you might be surprised that the states with the highest average and median wages are not New York or California... #apprenticeshipprogram #nationalapprenticeshipweek #NAW2024 #apprentice #apprenticeship #apprenticeships

Today is all about Women in Apprenticeship. The Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) grant helps to expand pathways for women to enter and lead in all industries. Organizations receiving funds will provide one or more of the following types of technical assistance: ?? Developing pre-apprenticeship or nontraditional skills training programs to prepare women for those careers; ?? Providing ongoing orientations for employers, unions, and workers on creating a successful environment for women to succeed in those careers; and ?? Setting up support groups, facilitating networks, or providing support services for women to improve their retention. In 2024, the WANTO grant program awarded $6 million to 9 community-based organizations to increase women’s participation in apprenticeship programs and nontraditional occupations #nationalapprenticeshipweek #NAW2024 #apprenticeshipprogram #apprentice #apprenticeship

Why are Pre-Apprenticeship programs so beneficial? One reason why is their agreements with the RAP (Registered Apprenticeship Program) sponsor that allows program participants to enter directly into a RAP. A Pre-Apprenticeship program can also help participants prepare for the apprenticeship that’s right for them by providing the foundations of their careers that can last a lifetime. #apprenticeship #apprenticeshipprogram #apprentice #apprenticeships #teacherapprenticeship

Healthcare apprenticeships? Registered apprenticeships in nursing? They exist and they’re growing! As the labor shortage in healthcare grows nationwide, many workforce boards are creating apprenticeship programs. #nursingapprentice #healthcareworkers #healthcarejobs

JFF’s Federal Policy Blueprint for the Trump Administration ???? On November 8th Maria Flynn, President & CEO?of Jobs for the Future (JFF), released recommendations for the incoming President’s first 100 days and beyond. The memo is organized into four major sections, with policy recommendations covering the following key topics: ?? Preparing every young person for success ?? Investing in skills as the new currency for career advancement ?? Adapting postsecondary education to the needs of today’s learners and workers ?? Realizing the potential of untapped talent ?? Read the memo: https://lnkd.in/exBBFVsS

There are so many opportunities to get involved in a STEM career or field, without having to go back to school and forfeit a paycheck to get a traditional degree. Apprenticeships are an affordable and efficient option to re-skill or up-skill in order to change careers or re-enter the workforce! Apprenticeship finder ?? https://lnkd.in/gbrrFii #workforcesolutions #apprenticeship #careersinSTEM #womeninstem

Happy Veterans Day to all who served, thank you for your service. ???? If you're looking to start a new career and re-enter the workforce after your military service, apprenticeship can be a great option that allows you to still collect a paycheck while learning. ?? More Information & Resources: https://lnkd.in/d9MtqKx #veteransday #apprenticeship

Did you know there are tax credits available for hiring apprentices!? There's also other funding opportunities for apprentices and programs such as grants. This year the Biden-Harris administration made the largest combined federal investment in Registered Apprenticeships awarding more than $244 million through two grant programs to help modernize, diversify and expand the Registered Apprenticeship system in growing U.S. industries. ?? Learn more about tax credits and tuition support by state: https://lnkd.in/d8Hac8d #apprenticeship #apprentice #apprenticeshipprogram

How much do apprentices make!? ?? Wait.... apprentices get paid? ?? ?? Although every program, role, and industry are different - most registered apprenticeships pay the apprentices for the work they do in the program. This as a great first hand example from Salary Transparent Street! #apprenticeship #apprentice

National Apprenticeship Week is November 17 - 23, 2024! ?? ?? The dedicated efforts to expand the National Apprenticeship System have led the system to grow from 360,000 active apprentices in 2015 to 660,000 today. Additional accomplishments from that time period: ?? Nearly 23,000 new Registered Apprenticeship programs created by industry partners, a 31% increase. ?? Over 2.3 million new apprentices, an 80% increase, including underrepresented populations such as women, people of color, youth (16 –24), individuals with disabilities and veterans. National Apprenticeship Week Achievements Over the Past 10 Years: ?? All 50 States Participated ?? Over 9,960 Events Held ?? Over 1,400,000 Attendees ?? Over 1,800 Proclamations Issued ?? Learn more about this years themes and objectives: https://lnkd.in/efmdk659 #nationalapprenticeshipweek #apprenticeship #apprentice #workforcedevelopment #workforcesolutions