Originally posted by Apprenticeships for America on June 18, 2026
Written by Harry Leech

The pandemic marked a period of unprecedented disruption, but it also served as a powerful catalyst for innovation, modernization, and expansion into non-traditional industries for state apprenticeship agencies. How did systems adapt, and which of those emergency measures have evolved into permanent best practices?
Watch a recap of AFA and Mathematica’s webinar for an engaging webinar exploring the lasting impacts of the pandemic on apprenticeship administration, regulation, and strategies here.
Read Mathematica and the Urban Institute’s research briefing here.
Download the webinar slides here: COVID Webinar Slides