CT Skills’ Post

Apprenticeships — of all kinds — have doubled in the U.S. since 2014. And there’s been a 57% rise in the portion of those apprenticeships that are for non-construction roles. 

If you are an employer or an educational institution this article gives a good run down of what apprenticeships are and what they can do to build and fortify your workforce development. #apprenticeshipsUSA #workforcedevelopment #apprenticeships #jobsforthefuture

Curious about how apprenticeships might be an effective workforce development tool for your business? Check out the latest Oklahoma CareerTech Conversations to learn how apprenticeships can help you with talent pipelines. More to come next week for National Apprenticeship Week!

Excited to share the release of The State of Apprenticeships in California: Growth and Learnings from the Golden State, a report I had the privilege of co-authoring with an amazing team at Jobs for the Future (JFF), including Krysti Specht, Ana Govea, and Vinz Koller. In this report, we dive into California’s booming apprenticeship landscape, explore best practices, and offer recommendations for expanding access and equity through apprenticeships. With California setting its sights on serving 500,000 apprentices by 2029, this report is a must-read for anyone interested in the future of workforce development and economic mobility. You can download the report here: https://lnkd.in/efdeWuFz #Apprenticeships #WorkforceDevelopment #EconomicMobility #JFF

Meet Maite, one of our amazing apprentices who has undertaken our Housing apprenticeship! Maite works as a New Build Property Management Administrator at Hackney Council. In this article, she reveals what motivated her to pursue the apprenticeship and the invaluable lessons she has learned along the way. 📚💡 #Housing | #ApprenticeshipSuccess | #CareerProgression | #NeverStopLearning

❓ What's great about Registered Apprenticeship? 💡 A registered apprenticeship is an employer-driven model that combines on-the-job learning with related classroom instruction that increases an apprentice’s skill level and wages. Classroom instruction is tailored to a company’s specific technologies, processes, and culture. 5 Core Components of a Registered Apprenticeship 1️⃣ Industry Driven 2️⃣ Structured On-the-Job Training 3️⃣ Related Instruction 4️⃣ Rewards for Skills Gains 5️⃣ National Occupational Credential Learn more about the benefits of the proven model of Registered Apprenticeship: https://lnkd.in/d2TReph Apprenticely has helped over 150 employers across the state find success through Registered Apprenticeship. ✅ Learn how Apprenticely can help your organization implement a Registered Apprenticeship Program as a supplemental staffing strategy to help solve your talent challenges - by visiting apprenticely.org/employers. #apprenticeships #talentdevelopment #hiring #workforcedevelopment #economicdevelopment Arkansas Office of Skills Development Arkansas Division of Workforce Services  Arkansas Economic Development Commission Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas William Yoder Lonnie Emard Lisa Wiggins Alex Richardson Tammy Horton David Mason, Ed.D. April Ambrose, LEED Fellow, GCP

We’ve arrived in Birmingham for the Conservative Party Conference! We kicked off our series of events with a roundtable discussion titled ‘𝘈𝘳𝘦 𝘈𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘬𝘦𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬?’ in partnership with CIPD, with whom we released our report on apprenticeships with earlier this year. Some of the key talking points were: 💡How to put young people at heart of the apprenticeships system 💡The different support needed for different cohorts of young people and the location they live 💡Apprenticeships are evidenced as being the most effective in getting young people into work 💡The incentives and structures that drive young people to take up and stay in apprenticeships without putting the burden on SMEs 💡Disparities in participation of apprenticeships - marginalised groups underrepresented in apprenticeships that have highest earnings return Read our report with CIPD ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eMTk2RA9

Not sure if a leadership apprenticeship is right for you? Come along to our Q&A session for answers to your questions and an overview of the different schemes. Apprenticeships are up to 100% government funded, take advantage of this to further your own and your organisation's development. https://lnkd.in/eZiB6n7E #apprenticeships #practicemanagement #healthcaremanagement #leadershipinhealthcare Thornfields

In honor of National Apprenticeship Week, we wanted to share this insightful article by Dave Lavender of the WV Department of Economic Development on apprenticeship opportunities in West Virginia.

Celebrate National Apprenticeship Week with WA529 Plans! As we gear up for the 10th anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), taking place from November 17-23, 2024, it's a great time to recognize the growing value of Registered Apprenticeships in developing a skilled workforce and creating career pathways for jobseekers. This year’s theme—10 Years of Engagement, Expansion, and Innovation—celebrates the transformative impact of apprenticeships across industries and communities. Did you know you can use your WA529 plan to help pay for apprenticeship-related expenses? Whether you’re pursuing training through a Registered Apprenticeship or exploring other education and career development opportunities, your WA529 savings can be used for a wide range of expenses, including tuition, books, tools, and supplies. As NAW celebrates the success of apprenticeships, it’s the perfect time to plan for the future—whether you're an apprentice, an employer, or someone supporting an apprentice. Use your WA529 account to help fund the journey toward a skilled, rewarding career. For more information on how to use WA529 for apprenticeships, visit 529.wa.gov. Let’s celebrate apprenticeships and plan for a brighter future! #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #EducationPathways #Careertraining #529plans