NEWS

23 Jan 2025
US Department of Labor announces $17M funding opportunity to support services for homeless veterans, those at risk
13 Jan 2025
US Department of Labor announces $25M in available funding to support pre-release training, employment services to incarcerated people
07 Jan 2025
Iowa governor announces $3.4 million apprenticeship grants for teacher development
30 Dec 2024
First registered apprenticeship program for early childhood education in Eastern KY

UPCOMING EVENTS

22 Apr 2025
MAWD
Branson, MO

Missouri Association of Workforce Development (MAWD) 2025 Annual Conference

Missouri Association of Workforce Development (MAWD) 2025 Annual Conference

MAWD is a statewide organization representing the states’ career and technical training, and workforce development professionals. Focused on workforce development professionals within the state of Missouri, attendees will include workforce development professionals from local workforce boards, apprenticeship system staff, partner organizations, community-based organizations, and educational institutions including community and technical colleges. 

 On April 23 from 3:15 – 4:30pm, Center Subject Matter Expert, Haylie Schuster, will host an interactive workshop at MAWD’s annual convening on “Local Workforce Development Boards: Forging the Future Through Alignment with Registered Apprenticeship.” Participants will learn about the key components of workforce system alignment with Registered Apprenticeship (RA), the benefits of aligning workforce systems with RA programs, and practical strategies and actionable ideas to build or strengthen workforce system integration with RA.

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25 Apr 2025
Workforce System Alignment with Registered Apprenticeship: Promising Practices for State and Local Boards
Virtual

Workforce System Alignment with Registered Apprenticeship: Promising Practices for State and Local Boards

Workforce System Alignment with Registered Apprenticeship: Promising Practices for State and Local Boards

Based on research and assessments conducted by the Center of Excellence, Center subject matter experts will provide a deep dive into understanding Registered Apprenticeship (RA) and workforce system alignment, the knowledge gaps that exists, and an analysis of how states are aligning their Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) state plans with RA. Following this portion of the presentation, James Disbro, Senior Director of Regional Alignment & Programs Development for CareerSource Suncoast, will discuss Florida’s apprenticeship expansion efforts. Mr. Disbro will focus on elements of integration such as a Local Workforce Development Board (LWDB) serving as an RA program sponsor, collaboration with U.S. Department of Labor intermediaries, ways to increase RA programs within the area, engagement with post-secondary institutions and funding opportunities to support RA. 

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29 Apr 2025
WORKCON 2025
Costa Mesa, CA

California Workforce Association WORKCON 2025

California Workforce Association WORKCON 2025

WORKCON 2025, hosted and designed by the California Workforce Association (CWA), will aim to showcase innovative and strategic collaborations, partnerships, programs, ideas, and principles that highlight the remarkable work of California's Workforce Development Boards, Community-Based Organizations, Educational entities, WIOA partners, and all those who are invested in the success of their local communities and the people who live in them. 

On April 30th from 10:30 – 11:30 am, Center SMEs Katie Adams and Melissa Aguilar-Southard will host an interactive workshop on “Aligning Workforce and Registered Apprenticeship: Key Components for Success.” Participants will learn about the key components of workforce system alignment with Registered Apprenticeship (RA), the benefits of aligning workforce systems with RA programs, and practical strategies and actionable ideas to build or strengthen workforce system integration with RA. 

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PAST EVENTS

Mar 29

Washington, D.C.

National Association of Workforce Boards: The Forum

The Forum is the nation’s premier annual workforce development conference, hosted by the National Association of Workforce Boards. This transformative event brings together thought leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to address the challenges and opportunities of today’s evolving economy. Collaborate with workforce development professionals, business leaders, educators, economists, and HR experts to build a resilient economy that uplifts workers and their families. Attendees will explore innovative strategies, share best practices, and engage in meaningful discussions to drive change and move the needle forward in workforce development. If you’re a workforce development board member, job center staff, employer, or passionate about strengthening our workforce, this event is for you.

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National Association of Workforce Boards: The Forum
Mar 26

Virtual

Office Hours: Equipping Chambers of Commerce to Engage in Registered Apprenticeship

Chambers of Commerce are actively engaged in Registered Apprenticeship across the nation. The Center will present this Office Hours webinar to show how to leverage the expertise of Chambers of Commerce and their crucial role as vital collaborators in expanding Registered Apprenticeships. This webinar, a follow-up to the Center of Excellence’s January 9th webinar in partnership with the Association of Chamber Commerce Executives (ACCE), will provide participants with the opportunity to hear about best practice models of Chambers of Commerce actively engaging in Registered Apprenticeship across the nation.  

Link to PPT

Link to Webinar

Office Hours: Equipping Chambers of Commerce to Engage in Registered Apprenticeship
Mar 16

Myrtle Beach, SC

Southeastern Employment and Training Association 2025 Spring Conference

The SETA 2025 Spring Conference where professionals from across the region will gather to share knowledge, explore best practices, and connect with peers. Attend educational sessions, opportunities to learn about best practices from industry leaders, and a vibrant networking environment to foster new connections.

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The SETA 2025 Spring Conference where professionals from across the region will gather to share knowledge, explore best practices, and connect with peers. Attend educational sessions, opportunities to learn about best practices from industry leaders, and a vibrant networking environment to foster new connections.
Mar 03

Dallas, TX

COABE 2025 National Conference

The COABE 2025 national conference is the world’s largest adult education conference where you will access new best practices and receive targeted training from national level speakers. Fifteen state of the art strands, comprised of nearly 500 breakout sessions will be offered over 3-4 days, providing valuable, state-of-the-art training that you will be able to take back to your adult education program! Join more than 3,000 conferees and enjoy numerous networking opportunities with your adult education peers from around the country!

Center subject matter experts will be onsite providing Registered Apprenticeship Technical Assistance and presenting the workshop, Bridging the Gap: Empowering Adult Learners through Registered and Pre-Apprenticeship Programs.

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COABE 2025 National Conference