This special edition features the Center's Workforce System Registered Apprenticeship Baseline Knowledge Assessment Report. This first-ever national assessment reveals four key areas in which boosting workforce professionals' knowledge can more quickly and effectively align the apprenticeship and workforce systems and expand RA nationwide.
This Center of Excellence edition features our new Guide to Identifying Pre-Apprenticeship and Registered Apprenticeship Partners and Questionnaire, a webinar on the State of Missouri's Pre-Apprenticeship Framework, and Creating English Onramps to Apprenticeship Programs for Immigrants and Refugees.
In the October 2022 Newsletter edition, the Center features tools designed to increase RA awareness and system alignment including an online state registered apprenticeship (RA) dashboard to measure and show progress, as well as areas for opportunity growth in key RA metrics; a webinar on how to promote youth apprenticeship and utilize WIOA funding to support youth RA programs; and an Apprentice Toolkit.
The September 2022 Edition discusses the California Regional Apprenticeship Strategy Sessions, the Center's Webinar Series on Driving System Alignment, how to Align the Workforce to Accelerate Youth Apprenticeship, and an opportunity to build new Apprenticeable Occupations.
Washington, D.C.
The Forum is the nation’s premier annual workforce development conference, hosted by the National Association of Workforce Boards. This transformative event brought together thought leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to address the challenges and opportunities of today’s evolving economy. Attendees collaborated with workforce development professionals, business leaders, educators, economists, and HR experts to build a resilient economy that uplifts workers and their families. Attendees explored innovative strategies, share best practices, and engage in meaningful discussions to drive change and move the needle forward in workforce development.
Virtual
Chambers of Commerce are actively engaged in Registered Apprenticeship across the nation. The Center presented 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), provided participants with the opportunity to hear about best practice models of Chambers of Commerce actively engaging in Registered Apprenticeship across the nation.
Myrtle Beach, SC
The SETA 2025 Spring Conference where professionals from across the region gather to share knowledge, explore best practices, and connect with peers. Attendees participated in educational sessions, opportunities to learn about best practices from industry leaders, and a vibrant networking environment to foster new connections.
Dallas, TX
The COABE 2025 national conference is the world’s largest adult education conference where you access new best practices and receive targeted training from national level speakers. Fifteen state-of-the-art strands, comprised of nearly 500 breakout sessions were offered over 3-4 days, providing valuable, state-of-the-art training that participants took back to their adult education program!
Center subject matter experts were onsite providing Registered Apprenticeship Technical Assistance and presenting the workshop, "Bridging the Gap: Empowering Adult Learners through Registered and Pre-Apprenticeship Programs."
