Making Workforce Pell Work for Registered Apprenticeships
Originally posted on Jan 22, 2026 By Wesley Whistle on New America Proposed regulations make it easier for Registered Apprenticeships to access Workforce Pell, but programs shouldn’t overlook traditional Pell. Last month, the U.S. Department of Education held its negotiated rulemaking committee to establish the regulations for Workforce Pell. The committee reached consensus on the proposed regulatory […]
A Big Bet on Apprenticeships in a Frozen Labor Market
Originally posted on Jan 14, 2026 By Zach Boren on RealClear Education For the better part of a year, the Trump Administration said little about apprenticeships. Then, almost out of nowhere, it announced a $145 million funding forecast aimed at expanding Pay for Apprenticeship—one of the largest investments we’ve seen in years. That move matters because it follows […]
Apprenticeship Programs – Growing Your Own Workforce In Rural Communities In Rural Tennessee
Originally posted on Jan 12, 2026 by Dunlap Directory An Overview Of Apprenticeship Programs – Growing Your Own Workforce In Rural Communities In Rural Tennessee By Tom Seest At Dunlap Directory, we help Dunlap, Tennessee, business tell stories and market and sell their products and services. Please share this post with your friends, family, or business associates […]
Governor proposes shifting Mississippi apprenticeship oversight to state control
Originally posted by SuperTalk – December 29, 2025 Republican Gov. Tate Reeves has served as Mississippi’s governor since 2020. (File photo by SuperTalk Mississippi News) As Mississippi prepares for growing workforce shortages, Gov. Tate Reeves is proposing a change that would put the state — rather than the federal government — in charge of overseeing registered […]
US Department of Labor announces launch of American Manufacturing Apprenticeship fund, designed to support, expand registered apprenticeships
Originally posted by US Department of Labor – December 19, 2025 Project designed through cooperative agreement with Arkansas Department of Commerce WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the launch of its American Manufacturing Apprenticeship Inventive Fund, designed through a cooperative agreement with Arkansas, to support the expansion of advanced manufacturing Registered Apprenticeships nationwide. The […]
U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Labor Celebrate Successful Implementation of Workforce Development Partnership
Originally posted by US Department of Education – December 5, 2025 Today, the U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) provided an update on the Trump Administration’s historic actions to integrate the federal government’s workforce development portfolio. The Departments transitioned the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) state plan portal to DOL to streamline […]
Apprenticeships Are the New Hot Ticket in a Changing Labor Market
Originally posted by Inc. By: Bruce Crumley – December 2, 2025 Corporate cutbacks, anemic hiring rates, and altered post-pandemic perspectives are leading more professionals to take greater interest in learning skilled trades. Photo: Getty Images With the job market stuck, thousands of white-collar positions being eliminated, and college degrees losing their value in hiring decisions to skills, […]
Governor recommends lawmakers focus on energy, workforce development and expanded education freedom in Mississippi
Originally posted by Magnolia Tribune By: Frank Corder – November 17, 2025 Governor Tate Reeves, August 2025 (Photo from Governor Reeves on Facebook) Governor Tate Reeves’ Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget Recommendation outlines priorities he would like lawmakers to consider when drafting the next state budget. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves released his required Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget […]
Trump’s apprenticeship plan could be the best thing he does for the economy
Originally posted by The Hill by Ryan Craig, opinion contributor 05/08/25 07:30 AM ET President Trump issued a flurry of executive orders last week relating to education and workforce development. Most continued the administration’s predictable attacks on traditional higher education, but one stands out for setting a proactive vision for a better American education and workforce […]
Students at new Coast medical academy get free tuition and pay while training
Originally posted by SunHerald by Mary Perez | Updated August 15, 2025 Ocean Springs Students were in class Thursday, training for jobs in the medical field, while the ribbon was cut at Singing River Healthcare Academy. The first medical apprenticeship program in the state occupies a shiny new building at 3401 Bienville Blvd. The modern architecture […]
Hinds CC electro-mechanical technology student is newest Continental Tire apprentice
Originally posted by Hinds Community College, by Karin Meadows | Sep 25, 2025 Continental Tire Apprentice Matthew Vanputten, a Bolton native now residing in Pearl, second from left, with Continental Tire Maintenance Manager Augusto Madeiros, Hinds Community College President Dr. Stephen Vacik and Brenda Myers, Supervisory Apprenticeship and Training Representative for the U.S. Department of Labor. Vanputten works […]
Hinds CC Diesel Tech grads awarded Empire apprenticeships
Originally posted by Hinds Community College, by Cathy Hayden | Sep 24, 2025 Apprentices from left, Chris Johnson of Utica, Ridge Fewell of Mendenhall, Jadarius Turner of Edwards, Braiden Gilliland of Brandon and Hayden Eagleburger of Brandon. RICHLAND – Five Hinds Community College alumni who graduated from the Diesel Technology Academy signed apprenticeship agreements with Empire Truck Sales […]
US Department of Labor continues aggressive expansion of Registered Apprenticeship program with Alabama, Colorado partnerships
Originally posted by US Department of Labor – September 23, 2025 Agreements aim to streamline new registration, help youth access skills training opportunities WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced Alabama and Colorado have each received $12.5 million in funding to develop resources and invest in educational pipelines that lead to more Registered […]
Mississippi’s first medical apprenticeship program celebrates Class of 2025
Originally posted by Raylen Ladner, News Anchor, WLOX – Sep. 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM CDT The Singing River Healthcare Academy marked a major milestone, celebrating graduates of the Class of 2025. Mississippi’s first medical apprenticeship program marked a major milestone, celebrating graduates of the Class of 2025. PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) – Mississippi’s first medical apprenticeship […]
Meet the next generation of ag pilots. Delta State University prioritizes cutting edge tech to tech ag aviation.
Originally posted by Raney Rapp, Senior Staff Writer, Delta Farm Press – July 25, 2025 At a Glance Program produces 10 graduates yearly, addressing shortage among only 3,400 U.S. aerial applicators. Students receive comprehensive training on Air Tractor AT-802 aircraft and chemical application techniques. Graduates complete the seven-month program fully prepared for immediate employment in agricultural […]
US Departments of Labor, Commerce, Education unveil workforce development strategy to fuel ‘Golden Age’ of the American economy
Originally posted by US Department of Labor – August 12, 2025 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Departments of Labor, Commerce, and Education today published a milestone report, America’s Talent Strategy: Equipping American Workers for the Golden Age, which presents a bold vision and concrete actions to transform the federal government’s approach to workforce development. The strategy outlines the Trump […]
Secretary Chavez-DeRemer announces $5M in WANTO grants to expand apprenticeship opportunities, good-paying jobs for women
Originally posted by US Department of Labor – July 9, 2025 WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer today announced a $5 million funding opportunity for up to 14 grants to attract and retain more American workers in Registered Apprenticeship programs and high-growth industries like manufacturing, construction, and cybersecurity. Administered jointly by the department’s Women’s Bureau and Employment and […]
US Department of Labor awards nearly $84M in grants to expand Registered Apprenticeships
Originally posted by US Department of Labor – June 30, 2025 50 states, territories receive base formula funding to improve employment opportunities WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of nearly $84 million in grants to 50 states and territories to increase the capacity of Registered Apprenticeship programs, representing an important step toward meeting […]
Mississippi, NVIDIA partner to advance AI education, workforce development
Originally posted by Magnolia Tribune – June 19, 2025 NVIDIA’s Louis Stewart joined Governor Tate Reeves at a press conference on June 18, 2025 (Photo from NVIDIA Newsroom on X) “These are the in-demand jobs of the future—jobs that will change the landscape of our economy for generations to come,” Governor Tate Reeves said. A memorandum […]
DSU Certifies New Crop of AG Pilots
Originally posted by AgAir Update Staff – June 17, 2025 DSU Aviation students completing the Agricultural Aircraft Operations Career Pathway Program were recognized during their recent certification ceremony. CLEVELAND, Miss. – Delta State University (DSU) hosted a certification ceremony on Thursday, May 29, to recognize graduates of the Agricultural Aircraft Operations Career Pathway program. The event was held at […]
Apprenticeship: Earn-And-Learn Opportunities Can Benefit Workers and Employers
Originally posted by U.S. Government Accountability Office on Apr 28, 2025. Publicly Released: May 28, 2025. This Q&A examines earn-and-learn opportunities, which can give individuals a mix of work experience and instruction on in-demand skills—while they earn a wage. We found at least 26 federal programs that can help provide these opportunities. For example, the Labor Department and state […]
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Hosts “Signing Day” for Shipbuilder Academy Graduates
Originally posted by The State Chamber of Commerce Mississippi Economic Council PASCAGOULA, Miss. — HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding hosted a “signing day” for the 2025 graduates of its Shipbuilder Academy at the shipyard Wednesday. This year, 43 students were offered full-time positions at Ingalls, marking the beginning of their careers with HII. The “signing day” […]
Tino’s Pet Grooming to Open First-Of-Its-Kind Dog Grooming Apprenticeship Programs through U.S. Department of Labor
Originally posted by CountOnNews2 BRANDON, MS, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — Tino’s Pet Grooming will launch Tino’s Apprenticeship Program, a first-of-its-kind dog grooming apprenticeship through the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), on June 1st. Tino’s Pet Grooming was registered by the DOL as part of the National Apprenticeship System in April, making this […]
Jobs for the Future Launches New $2M Fund to Provide Financial Assistance to Apprentices with Support from Google.org
Originally posted by Jobs for the Future | April 8, 2025 The National Apprentice Fund will directly support hundreds of apprentices in growing sectors of the economy that pay competitive wages and offer opportunities for upward career mobility BOSTON, April 8, 2025 – Jobs for the Future (JFF), a national nonprofit transforming the U.S. workforce […]
ADVANCING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE EDUCATION FOR AMERICAN YOUTH
Originally posted by By National Goveners Association | April 23, 2025 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Background. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the modern world, driving innovation across industries, enhancing productivity, and reshaping the way […]