The inaugural Youth Apprenticeship Week (YAW) is only 100 days from today! This year’s celebration will take place May 5-11, 2024. Building off the success of National Apprenticeship Week, YAW is a nationwide celebration highlighting the benefits and value of Registered Apprenticeship program opportunities for youth ages 16–24. Employers, educators, labor unions, workforce professionals, and […]
Federal infrastructure investments flowing into states are expected to generate significant demand for workers across a range of occupations and industries. These federal investments can support workforce development, including quality pre-apprenticeship programs and Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs). Need more information? State grantees had an opportunity on April 11 to learn more about these federal investments […]
The Louisiana Workforce Commission and the Registered Apprenticeship is conducting our first inaugural Youth Apprenticeship Week (Event) scheduled for May 8th. The event aims to bring together students from middle to high school in low-income areas of Lafayette, LA, to showcase the benefits of Registered Apprenticeships. Employers, sponsors, and Related Training Instructions will collaborate to […]
The Louisiana Workforce Commission and the Apprenticeship division, WIOA and the Local Workforce Development collaborated to organize the first-ever Youth Apprenticeship Week at Acadian Middle School in Lafayette, Louisiana. Thanks to the active participation of employers and Apprenticeship Sponsors in the expo, the event was a resounding success. The expo showcased real-life scenarios, providing invaluable […]
