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SUMMARY:Manufacturing Day
DESCRIPTION:Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) falls on the first Friday in October. It is an opportunity to highlight careers in modern manufacturing and recognize the importance of the nation’s manufacturers to our everyday lives. MFG Day also provides an opportunity to promote manufacturing careers to women\, veterans\, and other populations historically underrepresented in manufacturing. \n\n\n\nManufacturing boasts various sectors\, such as aerospace\, automotive\, healthcare\, energy\, and digital home products. For every $1.00 invested in manufacturing\, there is a $2.60 impact on the U.S. economy overall\, making manufacturing one of the sectors with the highest multiplier effects. \nBy hosting an MFG Day event\, you can showcase modern manufacturing jobs and technologies while highlighting the benefits that manufacturing offers your community. For more on manufacturing\, and to find current MFG Day toolkits\, visit the links in the Related Content section of this page. \n  ManufacturingUSA \n  Manufacturing.gov \n  MFG Day | Manufacturing Institute \n  2023 United States Manufacturing Facts | National Association of Manufacturers
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SUMMARY:Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Rehab Act with EARN
DESCRIPTION:The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Rehab Act) is the first federal legislation to address access and equity for people with disabilities. In addition to helping set the stage for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)\, this civil rights law prohibits discrimination based on disability in federal government employment\, among other contexts. To honor the spirit of the Rehab Act\, federal agencies develop and implement affirmative action plans to ensure equal employment opportunities for all workers\, including those with disabilities. \nEARN’s Rehab Act webpage and Section 501 Info Center are also excellent resources for federal agencies to learn more about their responsibilities under this monumental civil rights law. \nEARN_Schedule_A_Resource_Guide_4eb5933282
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SUMMARY:National Apprenticeship Week Public Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a webinar on how you can get involved with National Apprenticeship Week (NAW). NAW is a nationwide celebration where employers\, industry associations\, labor organizations\, community-based organizations\, workforce partners\, education providers\, and government leaders host events to showcase the successes and value of Registered Apprenticeship for re-building our economy\, advancing racial and gender equity\, building a pipeline to good\, quality jobs\, and supporting underserved communities. \n\n\nThis webinar will share all you need to know about how to get involved\, including how to register your events and proclamations\, resources for planning and promoting events\, and how to find events near you to participate in. You’ll also learn about previous NAW events and activities for ideas on events to host during NAW 2023. Lastly\, hear employers and apprentices tell their unique stories of how Registered Apprenticeship has propelled and transformed their lives. \nhttps://usdolee.webex.com/webappng/sites/usdolee/meeting/register/57b08bd42b8443a4a09b00d6c769bde2?ticket=4832534b000000040de577a33449209d66ca14ac979011d1c6fb8bef2b4f1c96ffd42831bceda91f&timestamp=1694018882374&RGID=rf87624fa6b8bfe2c05f38c891c6b5bcd
URL:https://apprenticeshipla.com/event/national-apprenticeship-week-public-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Webinar Topic: Increasing Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Accessibility in Registered Apprenticeship Programs
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the September Network webinar\, The Role of Apprenticeship Professionals in Increasing Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Accessibility (DEIA) in Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs)\, on Tuesday\, September 19\, from 2 to 3 p.m. ET. We will discuss the roles apprenticeship professionals can play in increasing DEIA in RAPs\, from working with sponsors to embed DEIA in program development to connecting partners that can play a critical role in creating more inclusive and accessible experiences for apprentices. Participants will have time for questions and networking about challenges and successes related to this topic. \nRegistration is now open. \nApprenticeship Professionals Learning Network Webinar – The Role of Apprenticeship Professionals in Increasing Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Accessibility (DEIA) in Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) | Apprenticeship Professionals
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SUMMARY:H-CAP's Webinar Presentation
DESCRIPTION:The LWC and the apprenticeship agency are pleased to announce a summary of the details discussed in the H-CAP meeting will be presented to our apprentices and sponsors in a PowerPoint presentation. The H-CAP’s Healthcare Apprenticeship Resources Playbook: A Guide to Federal and State Funding Webinar is available for those needing more information on healthcare apprenticeship sources. We are happy to help you in locating funding resources or building/expanding your Healthcare Registered Apprenticeship Programs. \nHealthcare Apprenticeship Resources Playbook_Final[80]
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SUMMARY:Oil & Gas Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that the Louisiana Workforce Commission and the Apprenticeship Agency will participate in this year’s Oil and Gas Job Fair in the heart of Acadiana. \nThe job fair is an opportunity for sponsors and apprentices to connect with employers and resources. Over 100 job opportunities will be available for multiple areas of the oil fields\, and the best part is that employers will be conducting on-site interviews and hiring. \nAs partners\, The LWC and The Apprenticeship Agency will attend to provide information on our supportive and resource services. Registration is free and can be completed online. \nRigzone.com/Events \nSep 13TH\, 9 AM – 1 PM
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LOCATION:Cajundome Convention Center\, 444 Cajundome Blvd.\, Lafayette\, LA\, 70506\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hispanic of Commerce Conference and Tradeshow
DESCRIPTION:On August 30th\, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana is hosting its annual workshops to assist small businesses in accessing contracts\, learning about procurement processes\, and networking with decision-makers in the public and private sectors. As part of Hispanic Month celebrations\, the LWC and the Registered Apprenticeship will be present to offer resources. This event is an excellent opportunity to reach out to the Hispanic business and community for inclusion in the sourcing process. Exhibitor spaces\, workshops\, and a Business Round Table will be available for participants. \nRegistration is now open. \n2023 Lafayette Minority Business Conference & Tradeshow | Lafayette | Aug 30 (zohobackstage.com)
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SUMMARY:Spotlight on Registered Nursing Apprenticeship Program
DESCRIPTION:On July 19\, 2023\, the Department added a crucial new occupation to the list of professions we recognize as apprenticeable: registered nurse (RN). Apprenticeship creates a new pathway to a career as an RN for people who might not be able to stop working to go to college — one that will also help hospitals and other healthcare providers train the nursing workforce they need so desperately. Several SAA states\, including North Carolina\, have already implemented Registered Apprenticeship Programs. In contrast\, many OA states\, including North Dakota\, have developed programs and await Departmental recognition of the occupation. What can we learn from them? \n\nWake Forest Baptist Health launched North Carolina’s first registered nurse Registered Apprenticeship Program\, followed closely by Northern Regional Hospital (NRH)\, which established the state’s first youth RN apprenticeship. Led by NRH’s Vice President of Human Resources (who came out of the manufacturing sector and brought an appreciation for the Registered Apprenticeship model)\, NRH partnered with area high schools so that students can take part in a pre-apprenticeship program leading to CNA certification\, followed by the chance to apply for an RN Registered Apprenticeship. RN Apprentices work part-time at Northern Regional Hospital as CNAs while earning an associate’s degree in nursing from Surry Community College. (State legislation offers a community college tuition waiver for all students signing up as apprentices before graduating high school.) RN Registered Apprenticeship Programs have spread around the state to other hospitals\, assisted living facilities\, and home healthcare agencies. Tiffany Jacobs\, a Regional Coordinator for ApprenticeshipNC\, notes that many community colleges are aware of the benefits of apprenticeship training as the model has expanded. However\, dedicating an apprentice slot in limited-entry programs can be a challenge. Nursing programs are complete\, so some community colleges are willing to designate seats for Registered Apprentices while others are not\, which can cause delays for an apprentice. According to Jacobs\, educating nursing department leaders on the benefits is critical; these include good outcomes for the students and colleges and strong relationships with the healthcare providers employing their (apprentice) students. Partnering a healthcare provider with an experienced peer is particularly helpful.\nNorth Dakota launched its RN apprenticeship program in fall 2022 as a pilot led by Lake Region State College (LRSC) in partnership with three employer partners. It’s the capstone of a nursing Registered Apprenticeship pathway that progresses from certified nursing assistant (CNA) in year 1 to licensed practical nurse (LPN) in year 2 to RN in year 3 (with the opportunity for students to enter at any point along the way). LRSC staff began the process by researching apprenticeship models used in other states\, then brought the research and some initial ideas to the North Dakota State Board of Nursing to ask for their help in creating a high-quality apprenticeship program that would work in the State and ensure the professional integrity of the RN license. LRSC Apprenticeship Coordinator Melana Howe stresses the importance of early involvement and buy-in from the Board of Nursing and anticipating and speaking to the Board’s concerns\, e.g.\, quality and public safety. (Howe is a former RN with decades of nursing experience\, so she brings an understanding of the players\, potential roadblocks\, and complexities of the state licensing process.) Howe also says that it was helpful to build on existing\, approved training components: they used standard RN coursework offered through LRSC and incorporated existing clinical practicum requirements (but with registered apprentices getting paid for practicum hours and 8 to 16 additional hours of work under a mentor per week)\, and leveraged available “rules of delegation” that permit nurses to delegate specific tasks to a CNA or LPN who has mastered the study (which allows the apprentices to progressively learn\, practice\, and demonstrate competencies on the job). LRSC assesses each student for financial aid\, and then employers pay any remaining costs for tuition and books so that apprentices obtain their associate’s degree and RN license at no cost to the student. Getting employer buy-in to the apprenticeship model to grow their workforce was an “easy sell\,” says Howe\, due to the extraordinarily high costs hospitals are paying for traveling nurses when they can’t fill positions.\n\nFor more information on developing an RN Registered Apprenticeship Program\, check out the work process schedules and related instruction outlines available in OA Bulletin No. 2023-111 and the Urban Institute’s Registered Apprenticeship Standards Library. For ideas and resources to grow Registered Apprenticeship Programs in the healthcare sector more broadly\, check out the Apprenticeship in Healthcare resource page. You can watch for OA bulletins posted on Apprenticeship.gov for information on all newly approved occupations. For help developing new program standards\, see the Department’s Standards Builder\,  Urban Institute’s Registered Apprenticeship Standards Library\, the Developing Apprenticeship Standards and Work Processes resource page\, and the Registered Apprenticeship Program Development Peer Resources page.
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