This edition provides access to Center webinars on Workforce Board Alignment with RA and a RA Academy WIOA Funding Module. The newsletter also highlights partnership opportunities with Apprenticeship CO, the Apprenticeship Ambassador Initiative, and helping the Center identify apprenticeship networks nationwide. Finally, we showcase the Association for Career and Technical Education and American Association of Community Colleges conferences.
This edition of the Center of Excellence Newsletters showcases the newly released TEGL 4-23, Center Webinars on "State Leadership: Establishing RA Metrics in State WIOA Plans" and "Promising Practices in Advancing Rural RA Programs." The Center also highlights presentations at the NAWDP Youth Symposium and throughout National Apprenticeship Week.
This edition features our Supportive Services Office Hours Video, an Adult Education Integrated Education and Training registered apprenticeship presentation and Framework, and a WIOA Planning for registered apprenticeship presentation.
This edition of the Center's newsletter features out new Adult Education IET Pre-Apprenticeship Framework, Using Student-Centric Pre-Apprenticeship Pathways as Transition to High Quality Careers, and the Center's Virtual Forum on Industry and Workforce: Effective Engagement to Expand Registered Apprenticeship.
Virtual
Based on research and assessments conducted by the Center of Excellence, Center subject matter experts provided 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, discussed Florida’s apprenticeship expansion efforts. Mr. Disbro focused 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.
Branson, MO
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 included 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, hosted an interactive workshop at MAWD’s annual convening on “Local Workforce Development Boards: Forging the Future Through Alignment with Registered Apprenticeship.” Participants learned 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.
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.
