Just in time for National Apprenticeship Week, new research reveals just how much we could all stand to gain from on-the-job training and education. There’s a lot going on in the world right now.
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The federal government is doubling down on what it sees as a promising solution to teacher shortages: Let aspiring teachers train on the job, at little to no cost, while earning a paycheck. The U.S.
Steve Armstrong served in the U.S. Army for three-and-a-half years as an electrician. When he was discharged, he trained to work in heating, ventilation and air conditioning. That’s when he learned ...
Apprenticeship in the United States is enjoying another moment in the spotlight—hopefully one that will last. Most Americans appreciate that apprentices learn by doing, are productive workers who earn ...
Proponents of modernizing the nation’s apprenticeship system have been left hanging again, but a new administration in Washington could rekindle hopes for change that recently died with a withdrawn ...
PHOENIX — Sheldon Hatch recently graduated from DP Electric’s apprenticeship program, meaning he now holds national credentials to work as a project engineer. Employees, like him, can work for the ...
Apprenticeships are common in fields like welding, plumbing and carpentry, but until recently, the federal government didn’t recognize teaching apprenticeships. Educators are now hoping that new ...
As the training administrator at Western Washington Sheet Metal Local 66, Jeff Reinhardt has seen many apprentices come and go. Over the years, he realized a common thread among many of those who ...
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 — ...
Jul. 26—The Texas Workforce Commission is in the process of fostering more apprenticeship opportunities after receiving an $8.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. Apprentices are ...
DENVER — It can be tough to land your dream job or even get started in a new career, especially if you don't have the education or experience employers want. In Colorado, apprenticeship programs are ...