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

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 access to the new, good-paying jobs created […]

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

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 of well-paying jobs and growing […]

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