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Celebrating our recognition by the U.S. Department of Labor as an #Appretniceship Ambassador for the first apprenticeship for #FinanceandAccounting in the USA! Helping to expand and extend the #Workforce. ##FinanceBusinessPartner #CGMA #CPA 1️⃣ Leadership in Workforce Development: It highlights AICPA’s leadership in addressing critical workforce challenges, such as the accountant shortage, by creating structured and accessible pathways into the profession through apprenticeships. This recognition solidifies AICPA’s role in shaping the future of finance and accounting education. 2️⃣ Expansion of Opportunities: Being recognized as an Apprenticeship Ambassador allows AICPA to promote the benefits of apprenticeships more widely. It creates a bridge for students and career-changers, especially those from underrepresented or non-traditional backgrounds, to enter the accounting profession without needing the traditional college pathway. 3️⃣ Alignment with National Workforce Priorities: The U.S. DOL’s Apprenticeship Ambassador initiative is part of a broader effort to expand and modernize apprenticeships across industries. AICPA’s inclusion in this initiative signals that the accounting profession is at the forefront of innovation in talent development, aligning with the national focus on closing skills gaps through hands-on, earn-while-you-learn programs. 4️⃣ Enhancing Apprenticeship Models: AICPA can use its platform as an ambassador to further enhance its existing registered apprenticeship programs, such as the Finance Business Partner apprenticeship and the youth apprenticeship version. It opens up opportunities for collaboration with other industries and organizations to expand the scope and impact of these programs. 5️⃣ Driving Industry Standards: As an Apprenticeship Ambassador, AICPA is well-positioned to influence the standards and frameworks for apprenticeships in finance and accounting, potentially setting the benchmark for similar programs in other industries. This could lead to more widespread adoption of apprenticeships as a viable path to professional qualifications. cc: Joanne Fiore Faith Balshan Nora Luquer Barry Payne Nancy Marc-Thrasybule, CPA, CGMA
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3moGreat news, Tom! Such a valuable experience for students.