Industry & Workforce Effective Engagement to Expand Registered Apprenticeship: Virtual Forum

Industry & Workforce Effective Engagement to Expand Registered Apprenticeship

Participants attended a virtual technical assistance session entitled Industry & Workforce: Effective Engagement to Expand Registered Apprenticeship. More than just an informational webinar, this session featured employers, select workforce partners, and leadership at the U.S. Department of Labor in a frank conversation about what’s working for employers and what improvements can help grow Registered Apprenticeship (RA) nationally and at the state level. The session was a fast-paced 60 minutes, including time for discussion and Q&A.

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COABE 2023 National Conference

COABE 2023 National Conference

Thousands of colleagues joined together from across the country for the world's largest annual convening of adult educators. This was an opportunity to choose from more than 400 concurrent breakout sessions led by expert national level presenters, inspirational keynote speakers, numerous vendor products, and ongoing networking opportunities! 

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AARP Roundtable - Building an Inclusive, Multigenerational Workforce Through Apprenticeship

AARP Roundtable - Building an Inclusive, Multigenerational Workforce Through Apprenticeship

The AARP Foundation hosted an interactive roundtable, Building a Multigenerational Workforce Through Apprenticeship. The Center of Excellence participated along with industry associations, businesses, and employers to help expand and create apprenticeships in key growth sectors for older workers.

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Identifying and Convening Stakeholders: Office Hours

Identifying and Convening Stakeholders: Office Hours

The Center of Excellence convened workforce, education, and industry stakeholders to begin the process of Registered Apprenticeship (RA) program development. This meeting discussed how to get the key players or "ecosystem" to the table to respond to what your industry needs with RA programs.

This meeting was part of Safal Partners' US Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Technical Assistance (RA TA) Center of Excellence on Strategic Partnerships and System Alignment. The Center provides expert technical assistance on quality Registered Apprenticeship programming and increasing Apprenticeship alignment with America's public workforce system and educational systems.

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