Rural Opportunity, Through Apprenticeship

Originally posted on Inside Higher Ed on May 26, 2026.   From special education classrooms in rural Missouri to manufacturing plants in central New York, apprenticeship programs and their higher ed partners are helping workers earn while they learn, fill critical labor shortages and build careers close to home. Story and photos by Sara Weissman Andrea […]

US Department of Labor launches website to build artificial intelligence skills, expand AI-focused Registered Apprenticeship programs

Originally posted on U.S. Department of Labor on April 29, 2026. Resource equips workers, employers to lead in an AI economy WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the launch of a its AI in Registered Apprenticeship Innovation Portal, a one-stop resource for organizations looking to build artificial intelligence literacy and develop AI-focused Registered Apprenticeship programs. Announced during […]

Employers Report Four Indirect Benefits of Youth Apprenticeship

Originally posted by New America on May 20, 2026. Photo by Allison Shelley/Complete College Photo Library Introduction The benefits of apprenticeship to young people are well documented: expanded sight lines into career pathways, stronger professional networks, technical and durable skills developed through real-world experience, and paid learning that provides agility in a competitive labor market. […]

Representation Matters for Women of Color in Youth Apprenticeships

Originally posted on New America on April 1, 2026. The Importance of Youth Apprenticeships for Women of Color Beginning my first full-time job as a youth apprentice at 17, I’ve seen the impact this role has on students from different communities. Working at a nonprofit as a project coordinator on a Business Operations pathway has […]

Pay-for-performance: A new frontier for apprenticeship funding

Originally posted by Community College Daily on March 29, 2026. While apprenticeships are surging in popularity — bolstered by a 2025 executive order aiming for one million new federal registered apprenticeships — some experts suggest that tying funding to results could be the key to long-term sustainability. The “pay-for-performance” (PfP) model represents a significant departure […]

US Department of Labor announces 2026 National Apprenticeship Week set for April 26-May 2

Originally posted on U.S. Department of Labor on January 28, 2026. Events to focus on ‘Making America Skilled Again Through Registered Apprenticeship’ WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the 2026 National Apprenticeship Week will take place from April 26-May 2, marking the nationwide celebration’s move to spring. National Apprenticeship Week is an annual nationwide […]

Massachusetts to expand degree apprenticeships

Originally posted by Community College Daily on March 15, 2026 iStock By Nate Mackinnon March 15, 2026 Six Massachusetts community colleges are partnering with employers across the state to launch new apprenticeship degree programs that combine paid, on-the-job training with academic coursework — connecting students to high-growth careers while helping employers close critical talent gaps. The […]

HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Celebrates Apprentice School Graduates

Originally posted by Huntington Ingalls Industries on March 14, 2026 Download photo Photo caption: Ingalls Shipbuilding’s Overall Apprentice of the Year, Sawyer Briggs, leads the graduating class in the recessional during the Apprentice Graduation ceremony held on March 14, 2026, at HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division. PASCAGOULA, Miss. (March 14, 2026) — HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding […]

US Department of Labor issues guidance on Registered Apprenticeship aimed at accelerating growth, reducing burdens, improving transparency

Originally posted by US Department of Labor – March 9, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today issued guidance on the Registered Apprenticeship system designed to improve flexibility and reduce burdens for program sponsors, promote clarity and consistency in the registration process across states, elevate quality standards, and increase transparency surrounding the structure of the […]