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📢 It's the FIRST Annual YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP WEEK! 📢 I'm looking forward to learning about best practices, meeting new friends in the space and hearing from students that are changing their own lives by leaning into apprenticeships. for more info on how YOU can be involved... https://lnkd.in/gUGC7vtP #YouthApprenticeship #WorkBasedLearning #CTE #YouthApprenticeshipWeek #Apprenticeship

Today, National Apprenticeship Week shifts its focus to expanding Registered Apprenticeship to underserved populations. The importance of including workers from all places and backgrounds cannot be emphasized enough. Let's support our workers from underserved populations today and encourage them to continue making valuable contributions to the workforce. Learn more about apprenticeships here: https://loom.ly/v1QqEuU #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #RegisteredApprenticeship

We know that apprenticeships are for everyone: regardless of who they are, where they live, or their age. That’s why we’re dropping the age requirements on our entry-level apprenticeships: making all of our opportunities open to everyone. Whether someone is 16 or 60, we want to use apprenticeships to support them to build meaningful, sustainable, and well paid careers. Learn more about why we’re promoting apprenticeships for everyone this National Apprenticeship Week. https://lnkd.in/er2VkgYH #NAW2024

This week, we shine a spotlight on apprenticeships—a powerful way to bridge the gap between education and opportunity. Apprenticeships don't just help students picture their future; they empower them to live it. As we celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, let’s commit to supporting and expanding these opportunities. Together, we can ensure the next generation not only imagines their potential but brings it to life. How are you or your organization investing in apprenticeships and workforce development? We are committed to supporting your talent strategies. #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #CareerDevelopment #FutureReady #OpportunitiesForAll #CESA6 #YouthApprenticeship #MentorshipMatters #WorkforceDevelopment

Happy 10th annual National Apprenticeship Week (NAW)! NAW is a nationwide celebration highlighting the successes and value of registered apprenticeships—an "earn-and-learn" model approved and validated by the U.S. Department of Labor or a State Apprenticeship Agency. Workers who complete registered apprenticeships earn an average of $300,000 more over their careers compared to peers who do not, making it a key strategy for improving job quality and creating access to family-sustaining jobs for all. At Irvine, our #BetterCareers initiative supports organizations that provide ongoing wraparound support to apprentices and are committed to growing equity and inclusiveness in California’s apprenticeship programs. These include the Institute for Local Government, which helps Californians from underrepresented groups gain new job skills and climb the ladder in the public sector. Learn more about their work tomorrow in our upcoming blog post! Stay tuned! #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #Apprenticeships

This week is National Apprenticeship Week — a time to celebrate the unique “earn and learn” programs creating clear, debt-free paths to quality jobs with family-sustaining wages, benefits, and opportunities to advance in California and beyond. The James Irvine Foundation is proud to support innovative organizations reimagining apprenticeships to meet both worker and employer needs. One such organization is Love Never Fails, which provides IT pre-apprenticeship programs for survivors of human trafficking, combining technical training with essential wraparound support services. Their approach demonstrates how apprenticeships create a win-win — participants who face significant barriers to employment benefit from access to sustainable, quality careers while employers benefit from a skilled pipeline of workers. Irvine also supports the Northern California Apprentice Network, led by the City and County of San Francisco, in its work to expand access to high-road "new collar" apprenticeships. Their programs actively include workers who have historically been excluded from the labor market, helping close regional equity gaps. With one in three California workers in low-wage jobs, apprenticeships offer a proven way to access well-paying careers that don't require a four-year degree. The future of California's workforce depends on expanding these programs so more people have access to quality jobs and family-sustaining careers. We're grateful to work alongside partners like these who are building a more equitable California economy through innovative apprenticeship programs. #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #WorkforceDevelopment #QualityJobs #California

We're continuing to celebrate #NAW2024! Registered apprenticeships offer numerous benefits for both veterans and employers. They offer veterans the opportunity to gain paid work experience and a portable nationally-recognized credential. DYK 90% of apprentices retain employment after completing an apprenticeship and make an average starting salary of $80,000? Registered apprenticeships help businesses recruit a diverse and highly skilled workforce to create a pipeline of workers in a variety of industries. Registered Apprenticeships reduce turnover while improving productivity and profitability because businesses are able to retain top talent. 📍 Learn more about Registered Apprenticeships and start your journey here: https://lnkd.in/e2C5KebK #ApprenticeshipUSA #DecadeOfNAW

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!

Apprenticeships are often misunderstood, but they are essential for building a skilled workforce and providing sustainable career paths. Investing in apprenticeships is a win-win for everyone involved. Learn more at buff.ly/4aWX66x. #WorkforceDevelopment #CommunityEmpowerment #EconomicGrowth #CareerPathways #SkillBuilding

Join #OneRoyal as we celebrate the value of registered apprenticeships and their impact on building careers, strengthening the workforce, and growing the economy. Stay tuned as we showcase how apprenticeships are shaping brighter futures in the skilled trades #NAW2024