The U.S. Department of Labor tasked the Center of Excellence with assessing the involvement of chambers of commerce in Registered Apprenticeship systems to understand their level of engagement, identify knowledge gaps, and determine resources needed for greater involvement. The Center of Excellence lead, Safal Partners, collaborated with the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) to survey members, interview member chambers, and host a focus group. This provided insights into chambers' involvement in Registered Apprenticeships, their knowledge gaps, and the resources required for greater engagement.
This toolkit offers an overview of Registered Apprenticeship; a summary of discussions and surveys with chambers, including the importance of Registered Apprenticeship to chambers; and guidance on how chambers can become more involved in Registered Apprenticeships.