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US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AWARDS MORE THAN $39M IN GRANTS TO EXPAND, DIVERSIFY STATE REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS

Originally posted by The U.S. Department of Labor 46 states, territories receive base formula funding to improve employment opportunities WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of more than $39 million in grants to 46 states and territories to increase the capacity of Registered Apprenticeship programs across key industries and provide workers with […]

Johns Manville Apprenticeship

“This is a great opportunity,” Watts said. “I’m grateful for it. It was a lot of hands-on training, a little bit of everything – electrical to mechanical even robotics.” BY: CATHY HAYDEN March 20, 2024 RICHLAND – Two Hinds Community College students received free tuition toward career certificates through a Hinds-sponsored Production Technologist registered apprenticeship […]

Executive Order on Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums

Originally posted by The White House By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. My Administration’s Investing in America agenda includes a once-in-a-generation investment in our Nation’s infrastructure. This agenda is also driving the creation […]

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR APPOINTS 30 LEADERS TO SERVE ON ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON APPRENTICESHIP, SHARE EXPERTISE

The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the appointments of 30 members to serve on the Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship to advise the Secretary of Labor on issues related to the national apprenticeship system.

Investments + Partnerships = Apprenticeship Opportunities for Young Adults

A group of four people, two men and two women wearing professional business attire, standing together and smiling for a picture in front of a blue curtain and the American flag.

BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES NEARLY $200M AVAILABLE IN GRANTS TO EXPAND REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIPS

The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of nearly $200 million in grants to continue to support public-private partnerships that expand, diversify and strengthen Registered Apprenticeship.

Mississippi National Technical Honor Society “Lighting Up The Workforce”

The end of the year is drawing near, and as it approaches we are fervently looking forward to developing
and accomplishing new goals for the 2024 year of the National Technical Honor Society.

Changing the ‘complexion’ of apprenticeships

For Pam Eddinger, chairing a 29-member federal advisory panel on apprenticeships wasn’t exactly fun, but it was worth it. And she encourages other two-year college leaders to spearhead efforts locally and regionally to expand and evolve apprenticeships

Issuance of Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)

On December 14, 2023, the Department transmitted to the Office of the Federal Register a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) titled National Apprenticeship System Enhancements (Regulatory Identifier Number 1205-AC13), which would update the regulations at 29 CFR part 29 addressing labor standards of apprenticeship and the governance of the National Apprenticeship System

STATEMENT BY ACTING SECRETARY OF LABOR SU ON NOVEMBER JOBS REPORT

The U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su issued the following statement on the November 2023 Employment Situation report:

BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION AWARDS NEARLY $94M TO TRAIN, PREPARE DIVERSE WORKFORCE FOR GOOD JOBS CREATED BY ‘INVESTING IN AMERICA’ AGENDA

The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of nearly $94 million in grants to support 34 public-private partnerships to provide worker-centered sector strategy training programs in 25 states and the District of Columbia to meet workforce needs created by the Biden-Harris administration’s “Investing in America” agenda.

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES $98M IN AVAILABLE FUNDING TO SUPPORT DELIVERY OF ACADEMIC, SKILLS TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of $98 million in funding to support the delivery of pre-apprenticeships in high-demand industries including construction, healthcare, information technology and hospitality.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES SELECTION OF 12 STATES, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TO JOIN INITIATIVE EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that 12 states and the District of Columbia will participate as “core states” in fiscal year 2024 in its National Expansion of Employment Opportunities Network initiative, enabling government agencies in these states to receive consulting, capacity-building support and ongoing mentoring to increase competitive integrated employment for people with disabilities.

Mississippi Invests an Additional $15 Million to Improve Outcomes in Allied Health and Nursing Programs

As part of its dedication to bolster economic prospects for future healthcare professionals and strengthen the health of the state as a whole, Mississippi has awarded more than $15 million to enhance allied health nursing programs across the state.

Department of Labor awards $5M to train, expand pathways for women for Registered Apprenticeships, nontraditional occupations

The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $5 million to organizations in seven states to increase the numbers of women in Registered Apprenticeship programs and help connect them with good-paying careers in nontraditional occupations where the Biden-Harris administration’s historic infrastructure, manufacturing and clean energy investments are creating sharp job increases.

Biden-Harris administration awards nearly $94M to train, prepare diverse workforce for good jobs created by ‘Investing in America’ agenda

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AWARDS $65M TO HELP STATES INCREASE, EXPAND ACCESS TO REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIPS IN HIGH-GROWTH, HIGH-DEMAND INDUSTRIES

The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of more than $65 million in grants to 45 states to increase their ability to serve, improve and strategically expand their Registered Apprenticeship programs and pre-apprenticeships leading to Registered Apprenticeships to enhance the National Apprenticeship system.