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.
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."
Austin, TX
The National Career Pathways Network (NCPN) is dedicated to improving the education-to-careers pipeline through professional development in career and technical education (CTE), Career Pathways, Adult Career Pathways, and workforce development. They hosted their annual conference, NCPN Connect 2025.
The Center of Excellence presented the interactive workshop, Building Student Awareness of Apprenticeship Career Pathways, equipping both stakeholders and educators with tools to link Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs and successful education-to-apprenticeship pathways. The session will provide data showcasing the benefits of RA and a discussion around expert insights on effective transitions to apprenticeship.
The presentation also discussed how our Center of Excellence can provide your state and local CTE leadership and program instructors with customized, no-cost TA, resources and tools to engage in pre-apprenticeship.
Virtual
Rural community colleges face unique challenges when implementing Registered Apprenticeship programs. In this webinar, Safal Partners Workforce Director Dr. Melissa Schroeder hosted a discussion with David Shofstahl, Apprenticeship Coordinator and Workforce Program Manager for Skilled Trades at Mountain Gateway Community College (MGCC). As a recognized leader in workforce development, David has navigated unique challenges of implementing Registered Apprenticeship programs in rural areas. MGCC, the second smallest community college in Virginia, has utilized innovative approaches to overcome significant barriers to apprenticeship adoption.
Drawing on her 16 years of successful experience leading state and federal workforce and education initiatives including Registered Apprenticeship program expansion, Dr. Melissa Schroeder offered her insight into the challenges and opportunities facing community colleges. Having previously led the Division of Workforce & Economic Development at the College of Southern Nevada, Dr. Schroeder brought deep expertise in creating apprenticeship pathways. Participants received an opportunity to ask our experts questions.
