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LIVE EVENT- Registered Apprenticeship
2023-02-28 10:00 - 23:00 UTC | LA
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Dad's and kids Community Job Fair
2023-08-15 09:00 - 12:00 | LA
The Dad’s and Kids organization and the Registered Apprenticeship in Region 40 are teaming up to host a job fair in the Eunice community. This will be the first time we have held such an event in Eunice, and we plan to make it an annual occurrence. We invite all job seekers seeking employment to attend as we will offer career services to help our community.

Employers and sponsors are also welcome to participate. The job fair will take place on August 15th from 9 am to 12 pm at the Northwest Community Center at 501 Samuel Dr, Eunice, LA 70535.

Teacher Registered Apprenticeship
2023-08-17 08:00 - 17:00 | LA
We are proud to introduce Teacher Registered Apprenticeship, an industry-focused training model that can help address the talent gap in the education system. Our state is excited to announce a new partnership with Southern University to cultivate the future leaders shaping our country’s well-being and economy.

“The Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Program provides an inclusive career pathway, which honors individuals from diverse backgrounds, and understands the value diverse apprentices bring to addressing the needs of America’s multicultural K-12 student body. The Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Program changes lives and builds capacity so America can meet the needs of K-12 students!”

– Mary J Ford, Ed.D., Director of Inclusive Career Pathways, National Collaborative for Digital Equity.

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Spotlight on Registered Nursing Apprenticeship Program
2023-08-24 08:00 - 2023-11-08 18:30 | LA
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?

Wake 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.
North 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.

For 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.

Labor Rights Week
2023-08-29 08:00 - 2023-09-02 17:00 | LA
This year, we recognize #LaborRightsWeek Aug. 28-Sept. 1. Visit www.dol.gov/LaborRightsWeek to learn more about your rights at work.
View our free workplace rights resources in English and Spanish: www.dol.gov/LaborRightsWeek #LaborRightsWeek
Do you work in the United States? Whatever your age, wherever you’re from, you have rights. Learn more: www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/immigration #LaborRightsWeek
Everyone who works in the United States has #LaborRights. Learn more: www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/immigration #LaborRightsWeek
Workers: You have the right to speak up about unsafe work conditions regardless of where you are from, your language, or your job. Report workplace violations at www.osha.gov/workers/file-complaint #LaborRightsWeek
Do you feel unsafe at work? You can file a confidential complaint online or by phone by calling your local OSHA office. www.osha.gov/workers #LaborRightsWeek
All workers: You have the right to:

Protection from hazards
To be paid properly
Report unsafe working conditions

Call 1-800-321-OSHA (6742) or visit www.OSHA.gov/worker #LaborRightsWeek
Workers: You have the right…

To be paid properly
To a safe and healthful workplace
To be treated equally
To join with coworkers
To fair treatment as a veteran or service member

Learn more: www.worker.gov #LaborRightsWeek
Workers: You have rights. Visit www.worker.gov to learn more about your rights and how @USDOL protects them. #LaborRightsWeek
If you believe your employer has not paid you the wages you are owed or is late with your paycheck, call @USDOL at 1-866-487-2365. #LaborRightsWeek
Federal law entitles workers to a safe workplace. This includes protection from things like heat-related illnesses and excessive heat. Learn more about workers’ rights: www.osha.gov/heat-exposure
Workers: If your employer doesn’t protect you from heat hazards, contact @OSHA_DOL. www.osha.gov/workers/file-complaint
Retaliation for speaking up about safety and health concerns is not OK. Know your rights: https://www.whistleblowers.gov/
An employer cannot take negative action against you if you report injuries, safety issues, or other concerns. If you experience retaliation such as:

Being fired
Being laid off
Changes in work hours

File a complaint: www.whistleblowers.gov #LaborRightsWeek
Young workers under 18 cannot have certain hazardous jobs under federal law. Learn more about workers’ rights and employers’ responsibilities when it comes to #ChildLabor: www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/youthrules

Hispanic of Commerce Conference and Tradeshow
2023-08-30 08:00 - 13:00 | LA
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.
Registration is now open.
2023 Lafayette Minority Business Conference & Tradeshow | Lafayette | Aug 30 (zohobackstage.com)

Hispanic Conference Tradeshow
2023-08-30 08:00 - 17:00 | LA
Today, the LWC (Louisiana Workforce Commission) and the Apprenticeship Department celebrated their second Tradeshow and Conference with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana. The event allowed businesses to share their goals of serving underserved and Hispanic communities in Region 4. The attendees were able to assist Hispanic businesses in overcoming negative impacts and help them scale by connecting them to various resources and tools. The ultimate goal was to create a more equitable community and contribute to the economic development of the state of Louisiana.

H-CAP Webinar-Federal and State Resources available for Registered Apprentices
2023-09-07 12:00 - 13:00 | LA
Employers and organizations in the healthcare industry are utilizing Registered Apprenticeships to combat the predicted shortage of skilled workers and changing industry trends. The H-CAP Academy is hosting a webinar to provide insight into healthcare apprenticeships and offer resources for obtaining Federal and State funds. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about public funding options for your Registered Apprenticeship program.
Register now to reserve your spot!
Healthcare Apprenticeship Resources Playbook: A GUIDE TO FEDERAL AND STATE
Tickets, Thu, Sep 7, 2023, at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite

Oil & Gas Job Fair
2023-09-08 08:00 - 2023-09-13 17:00 | Cajundome Convention Center, 444 Cajundome Blvd., Lafayette, LA, 70506, United States
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.
The 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.
As 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.
Rigzone.com/Events
Sep 13TH, 9 AM – 1 PM

H-CAP's Webinar Presentation
2023-09-08 08:00 - 2023-12-08 17:00 | LA
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.
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National Hispanic Heritage Month 2023
2023-09-12 08:00 - 2023-10-16 17:00 | LA
National Hispanic American Heritage Month begins on September 15th and is celebrated through October 15th. The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society.

We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic-American champions who have inspired others to succeed. Discover documents, exhibits, films, blog posts, and more from the National Archives and Presidential Libraries highlighting Hispanic culture.
hispanicheritagemonth.gov

Rigzone Hiring Event
2023-09-14 09:00 - 2023-09-30 19:00 | LA
Rigzone, in partnership with the Louisiana Workforce Commission-Apprenticeship, recently participated in an Oil and gas Job Fair where over 100 employers were present to showcase over 200 job openings for entry-level and expert candidates.
Many candidates who attended the fair had already received upskilling through LWC programs such as WIOA career services and apprenticeships and were well-prepared to secure a job. This partnership between Rigzone and LWC has resulted in a highly skilled workforce in the region.
LWC is grateful for this partnership and looks forward to continuing to connect communities with good jobs. Stay tuned for our next Rigzone event at the beginning of the new year.

Webinar Topic: Increasing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in Registered Apprenticeship Programs
2023-09-19 13:00 - 14:00 | LA
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.
Registration is now open.
Apprenticeship Professionals Learning Network Webinar – The Role of Apprenticeship Professionals in Increasing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) in Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) | Apprenticeship Professionals

National Apprenticeship Week Public Webinar
2023-09-20 13:00 - 14:00 | LA
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.

This 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.
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Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Rehab Act with EARN
2023-09-25 08:00 - 2023-11-17 17:00 | LA
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.
EARN’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.
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Manufacturing Day
2023-09-26 08:00 - 2023-10-03 17:00 | LA
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.

Manufacturing 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.
By 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.
ManufacturingUSA
Manufacturing.gov
MFG Day | Manufacturing Institute
2023 United States Manufacturing Facts | National Association of Manufacturers

Disability and Employment
2023-10-04 08:00 - 2023-10-31 17:00 | LA
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is celebrated every October by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to honor the contributions of employees with disabilities. The DOL is committed to setting an example as an employer of people with disabilities and works to address their employment barriers. Multiple DOL agencies help people with disabilities find meaningful work and ensure their success on the job. The theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2023 is “Advancing Access and Equity,” which highlights the significance of guaranteeing equal opportunities to prepare for and succeed in employment for disabled individuals.
What can YOU do to celebrate NDEAM? There are lots of ways!

Journey to Success: College, Career and Job Expo
2023-10-11 08:00 - 2023-10-12 17:00 | Mamou Recreation Center, 98 Main St., Mamou, LA, 70554, United States
The Evangeline Parish School District organizes the annual College, Career, and Job Fair for high school juniors and seniors on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The fair will occur at the Mamou Recreational Center from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This year, we have partnered with the Louisiana Workforce Commission/Apprenticeship to include a job fair component as part of the expo. Students 16 or older can hand out their resumes and fill out job applications on-site with prospective employers.
Journey to Success College, Career, and Job Expo Flyer

Acadiana Diversity Job Fair
2023-10-17 09:00 - 12:00 | LA
The Louisiana Workforce Commission and the Registered Apprenticeship are excited to invite job seekers and sponsors to our Acadiana Diversity Job Fair. This event aims to connect employers with a diverse pool of applicants, including those with disabilities and justice-involved individuals. The best part? Reserving a table is completely free! Community organizations host this job fair annually, allowing local businesses to connect with eager and qualified workers. Typically, the event attracts between 200 and 400 job seekers.
Tuesday, October 17, 9 a.m. – 12 noon
Heymann Convention Center
1373 S. College Road, Lafayette, LA
Register Here: Acadiana Diversity Job Fair 2023 Tickets, Tue, Oct 17, 2023 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite

National Apprenticeship Week 2023 Open House
2023-10-18 08:00 - 2023-11-16 17:00 | LA
You are cordially invited to the open house hosted by Central South Carpenters and Millwrights on November 14th and 15th. Join us at Carpenters Local 1098 and Millwright Local 2232 to meet representatives from local trade unions, apprenticeship programs, and industry partners. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with the best in the business!
Central South Carpenters & Millwrights
8875 Greenwell Springs Rd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70814
11/14/2023 11/15/2023
9:00 AM – 2:30 PM

YWCA Workforce Development & YWCA Legal Services
2023-10-24 08:00 - 2023-10-26 17:00 | Delmont Library, 3351 Lorraine St, Baton Rouge, LA, 70805, United States
The YWCA of Greater Baton Rouge is organizing its yearly Job & Expungement Fair. The event is aimed at individuals who require jobs, support, and advice with the expungement process of the application procedure.
Attend this event to explore the available opportunities and seize them!
Delmont Library
3351 Lorraine St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
10/25/2023
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Second Annual Disability Owned Convening
2023-10-24 13:00 - 2023-11-04 17:00 | LA
The Small Business Hub at the National Disability Institute (NDI) will hold the Second Annual Disability Owned Convening, a national and virtual event on October 31, November 1 and 2, 2023. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural convening, this event will bring together entrepreneurs and small business owners with disabilities, entrepreneurial support organizations, policymakers, financial institutions, and disability advocates from across the country.

Whether you’re an established small business owner or just starting, this fully accessible convening offers invaluable opportunities to gain actionable advice, expand your network, and hear from successful entrepreneurs who will share their knowledge and insights. Concurrent breakout sessions will cover various topics, including pathways to financial resources, technology tools, and business organization and marketing, allowing you to create a personalized learning experience.

Biden-Harris Administration Outlines Strategies to Invest in High-Quality Workforce Development
2023-10-27 08:00 - 2023-11-08 17:00 | LA
WASHINGTON – Today, the White House and U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury Department) released a playbook identifying key evidence-based workforce development strategies that state and local governments—leveraging support from the American Rescue Plan’s State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) program—are using to strengthen their workforces, grow their economies, and address barriers for underserved workers. The playbook highlights nine prosperous state and local case studies, ranging from creating union-registered apprenticeships for underserved workers in Harris County, Texas, to training 2,500 new licensed nurses in Oklahoma to providing childcare scholarships for airport workers in Phoenix. These proven workforce strategies—expanding registered apprenticeship programs, investing in community colleges, and providing supportive services—are developing the skilled, diverse workforce state and local governments can use to connect workers with good-paying jobs from the Investing in America agenda.
“Today’s announcement shows how the American Rescue Plan is providing state and local governments tools and resources to ensure that Americans can get the skills they need to take advantage of the jobs created by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda,” said Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo. “The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the CHIPS and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act are expanding economic opportunity to urban and rural communities in every corner of the U.S., and the American Rescue Plan’s investments in workforce development are making sure that those opportunities are available to American workers – whether or not they have a college degree.”
The State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, authorized by the American Rescue Plan and implemented by the Treasury Department, delivers $350 billion in direct aid to state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments nationwide to support immediate pandemic recovery and long-term economic growth. Recognizing that investments in workforce development projects are significant for future economic prosperity, the Treasury Department is lifting these promising practices for how SLFRF funds can support and expand the workforce. This includes childcare support, which enables more parents to enter and remain in the workforce. To date, communities have budgeted more than $11 billion in SLFRF resources for workforce investments.
Today’s playbook is a vital tool for state and local governments to replicate these high-quality investments, with case studies drawn from successful state and local models across the country supported with American Rescue Plan funds. These approaches, which align with the Biden-Harris Administration’s Good Jobs Principles, will grow our economy in the way President Biden believes it grows best—from the bottom up and middle out, not the top down.
A historic investment in our nation’s workforce with American Rescue Plan dollars is just one of the ways President Biden’s Investing in America agenda is helping to create and sustain millions of good-paying jobs, including union jobs, in communities across the nation – most of which do not require a four-year college degree. Just this week, the Administration announced $110 million in new workforce investments, including nearly $94 million in grants through the new Building Pathways to Infrastructure program to support 34 public-private partnerships and $16 million through the Critical Sectors Job Quality program to enhance job quality, equity, and worker voice in the care, climate resilience, and hospitality sectors.
Today’s playbook on Workforce Investments That Work: A State and Local Guide to High-Quality, Equitable Workforce Development is available here.

PROFILES OF EFFECTIVE APPRENTICESHIP AND WORKFORCE SYSTEM ALIGNMENT
2023-10-27 08:00 - 2023-11-17 17:00 | LA
This USDOL OA Registered Apprenticeship Center of Excellence (RA COE) will provide technical assistance on a national scope to align apprenticeship with the educational and workforce system.
Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) sponsors implementing RAPs. It will also support state and local workforce development boards, American Job Center programs and operators, governors, and other essential stakeholders that drive and inform economic and workforce development policies and programs.
The following are the main goals of the Center:
(1) Support the increase in registered apprenticeship as a critical workforce development program, including efforts to create pipelines (such as pre-apprenticeship and other career pathways) that can increase the diversity and inclusion of apprentices in RAPs.
(2) Expand on technical assistance activities and services that OA and SAAs (State Apprenticeship Agencies) currently provide to the registered apprenticeship system to support the increase of the use of the RAP model in WIOA or workforce programs that can lead to RAP, including pre-apprenticeships and other career pathways.
(3) Expand on the Department’s national efforts and marketing campaign for registered apprenticeship, improving understanding about registered apprenticeship in the workforce system (e.g., American Job Centers, Business Service Representatives, Workforce Development Boards, and YouthBuild), leading to increased workforce system participation in RAPs.
(4) Support an integrated service delivery approach and the development of resources to increase leveraging of WIOA funding and other federal funding across workforce programs (e.g., co-enrollment)
(5) Increase employer, education and training providers, intermediaries, and workforce systems partnership building and connectivity across workforce programs.
(6) Improve alignment between state education, workforce system, and registered apprenticeship system, with the ultimate goal of informing new policies and/or programs to support RAP integration and alignment.
(7) Coordinate with the Department, OA, SAAs, and DOL-funded investments that support Registered Apprenticeship expansion to leverage, align, and build on existing efforts to maximize the use of resources and minimize the duplication of efforts. Centers must ensure they directly engage with OA and SAAs, where appropriate, to support these efforts.
(8) Improve performance outcomes for RAPs by doubling the current Statewide WOIA support/participation for RAPS over the project period of performance.

National Apprenticeship Week Nov. 13-19
2023-11-13 08:00 - 2023-11-19 17:00 | LA
Mark your calendars! The National Apprenticeship Week will take place from November 13th to 19th, 2023. This is the perfect opportunity to recognize and celebrate apprentices, sponsors, and partners. This year’s event theme is “Registered Apprenticeship: Superhighway to good jobs,” it will focus on empowering youth, women, veterans, and underserved populations. Join us for a week-long celebration!

Monday, November 13: Registered Apprenticeship for Youth
Tuesday, November 14: Registered Apprenticeship in New and Emerging Industries
Wednesday, November 15: Expanding Registered Apprenticeship to Underserved Populations
Thursday, November 16: Women in Registered Apprenticeship
Friday, November 17: Registered Apprenticeship for Veterans and Federal Employees

Spread the word about #NAW2023 and #ApprenticeshipUSA!
Register Your Event | Apprenticeship.gov
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Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Programs that Incorporate an Academic Degree
2023-11-14 08:00 - 2023-11-30 17:00 | LA
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will host a conversation about innovative apprenticeship models for community college and university students to complete their degrees while simultaneously beginning their cybersecurity careers in an upcoming National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Webinar.

The mission of NICE is to energize, promote, and coordinate a robust community working together to advance an integrated ecosystem of cybersecurity education, training, and workforce development.
For event details and to register and celebrate the #NAW2023, please visit the NIST event page.

Our First Youth Apprenticeship Week
2023-11-16 08:00 - 2024-05-11 17:00 | LA
National Apprenticeship Week begins today and will run until Friday, November 19th. It’s a nationwide celebration that brings together employers, industry associations, labor organizations, community-based organizations, workforce partners, education providers, and government leaders to raise awareness of the vital role of Registered Apprenticeship.
This year, the theme of National Apprenticeship Week is “Registered Apprenticeship: Superhighway to Good Jobs.” It recognizes the importance of Registered Apprenticeship as a proven, industry-driven career pathway leading to good, quality jobs and financially rewarding careers in diverse industry sectors. Registered Apprenticeship is a crucial strategy to meet our nation’s workforce needs in critical industries such as education, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, clean energy, cybersecurity, and other high-needs sectors. It is also a model that fast-tracks a person’s journey into good-paying jobs and can improve diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace.
Throughout this week, we will highlight the success and value of Registered Apprenticeship by focusing on a range of daily themes, including Registered Apprenticeship for Youth, Registered Apprenticeship in New and Emerging Industries, Expanding Registered Apprenticeship to Underserved Populations, Women in Registered Apprenticeship, and Registered Apprenticeship for Veterans and Federal Employees.
Earlier today, Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su announced the selection of the initial cohort of 57 youth apprentices and recent graduates chosen to serve as Apprentice Trailblazers. These young people will share their perspectives and highlight how Registered Apprenticeships increase opportunities for underserved populations. We also announced the first annual Youth Apprenticeship Week, which will be held from May 5-11, 2024. This initiative highlights the benefits and value of Registered Apprenticeship programs for people aged 16-24.
Throughout the week, events will spotlight how historically underrepresented and underserved populations, such as women, people of color, people with disabilities, and young adults, can unleash their potential through pre-apprenticeship and Registered Apprenticeship. We invite you to join us at one of the hundreds of events nationwide during National Apprenticeship Week. Please stay connected with us on social media by following @USDOL and using the hashtags #NAW2023 and #ApprenticeshipUSA. We’ll be sharing exciting updates and insights throughout the week. A heartfelt thank you goes out to the hosts of these events and the partners who’ve shown their support by signing numerous proclamations in favor of Registered Apprenticeship and its power to change lives. National Apprenticeship Week begins today and will run until Friday, November 19th. It’s a nationwide celebration that brings together employers, industry associations, labor organizations, community-based organizations, workforce partners, education providers, and government leaders to raise awareness of the vital role of Registered Apprenticeship. This year, the theme of National Apprenticeship Week is “Registered Apprenticeship: Superhighway to Good Jobs.” It recognizes the importance of Registered Apprenticeship as a proven, industry-driven career pathway leading to good, quality jobs and financially rewarding careers in diverse industry sectors. Registered Apprenticeship is a crucial strategy to meet our nation’s workforce needs in critical industries such as education, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, clean energy, cybersecurity, and other high-needs sectors. It is also a model that fast-tracks a person’s journey into good-paying jobs and can improve diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace.
Throughout this week, we will highlight the success and value of Registered Apprenticeship by focusing on a range of daily themes, including Registered Apprenticeship for Youth, Registered Apprenticeship in New and Emerging Industries, Expanding Registered Apprenticeship to Underserved Populations, Women in Registered Apprenticeship, and Registered Apprenticeship for Veterans and Federal Employees.
Earlier today, Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su announced the selection of the initial cohort of 57 youth apprentices and recent graduates chosen to serve as Apprentice Trailblazers. These young people will share their perspectives and highlight how Registered Apprenticeships increase opportunities for underserved populations. We also announced the first annual Youth Apprenticeship Week, which will be held from May 5-11, 2024. This initiative highlights the benefits and value of Registered Apprenticeship programs for people aged 16-24.
Throughout the week, events will spotlight how historically underrepresented and underserved populations, such as women, people of color, people with disabilities, and young adults, can unleash their potential through pre-apprenticeship and Registered Apprenticeship.
We invite you to join us at one of the hundreds of events nationwide during National Apprenticeship Week. Please stay connected with us on social media by following @USDOL and using the hashtags #NAW2023 and #ApprenticeshipUSA. We’ll be sharing exciting updates and insights throughout the week. A heartfelt thank you goes out to the hosts of these events and the partners who’ve shown their support by signing numerous proclamations in favor of Registered Apprenticeship and its power to change lives. Today kicks off the 9th Annual National Apprenticeship Week, which runs through Friday, Nov. 19! National Apprenticeship Week is a nationwide celebration where employers, industry associations, labor organizations, community-based organizations, workforce partners, education providers, and government leaders unite to raise awareness of the vital role of Registered Apprenticeship.
We have given this year’s National Apprenticeship Week the theme “Registered Apprenticeship: Superhighway to Good Jobs” to recognize Registered Apprenticeship’s importance as a proven, industry-driven career pathway leading to good, quality jobs and financially rewarding careers in diverse industry sectors.
Registered Apprenticeship is a crucial strategy in meeting our nation’s workforce needs in critical industries such as education, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, clean energy, cybersecurity, and other high-needs sectors, such as those emerging through the administration’s historic federal investments through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the CHIPS and Science Act. Registered Apprenticeship is also a model that fast-tracks a person’s journey into good-paying jobs and can improve diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Throughout this week, we will showcase the success and value of Registered Apprenticeship by focusing on a range of daily themes, including:

Monday: Registered Apprenticeship for Youth
Tuesday: Registered Apprenticeship in New and Emerging Industries
Wednesday: Expanding Registered Apprenticeship to Underserved Populations
Thursday: Women in Registered Apprenticeship
Friday: Registered Apprenticeship for Veterans and Federal Employees

Earlier today, Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su joined senior leaders from the federal government and industry along with apprentices and recent apprenticeship graduates to announce the selection of the initial cohort of 57 youth apprentices and recent graduates chosen to serve as Apprentice Trailblazers. As Apprentice Trailblazers, these dynamic young people will share their perspectives, highlight how Registered Apprenticeships increase opportunities for underserved populations, and bring awareness to other career seekers interested in becoming apprentices. We also announced the first annual Youth Apprenticeship Week, May 5-11, 2024, highlighting the benefits and value of Registered Apprenticeship programs for people ages 16-24. Keep an eye on our website for updates on this initiative!
Throughout this week, events will spotlight ways that historically underrepresented and underserved populations, such as women, people of color, people with a disability, and young adults, can unleash their potential through pre-apprenticeship and Registered Apprenticeship.
We invite you to join us at one of the hundreds of events nationwide during National Apprenticeship Week. A heartfelt thank you goes out to the hosts of these events and the partners who’ve shown their support by signing numerous proclamations in favor of Registered Apprenticeship and its power to change lives. And here’s a friendly reminder: Stay connected with us on social media by following @USDOL and using the hashtags #NAW2023 and #ApprenticeshipUSA. We’ll be sharing exciting updates and insights throughout the week.
Apprentice Trailblazers: Share Your Story, Build the Future | U.S. Department of Labor Blog (dol.gov)
Investing in America: 5 Takeaways from the ETA 2030 Vision Convening | U.S. Department of Labor Blog (dol.gov)

$98M in YouthBuild Funding Available for Delivery of Pre-apprenticeships in High-demand Industries
2023-11-21 08:00 - 2024-02-22 17:00 | LA
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced the availability of $98 million in YouthBuild funding to support the delivery of pre-apprenticeships in high-demand industries, including construction, healthcare, information technology, and hospitality.

Funded through DOL’s YouthBuild Program, the grants will help provide educational guidance, occupational skills training, and employment services to disadvantaged young people, ages 16 to 24, in communities where barriers to academic and career skills development persist.
The program aligns with the historic federal investments in the Biden-Harris administration’s Investing in America agenda to create good jobs. They also support the department’s Youth Employment Works strategy to ensure youth find “no wrong door” when accessing employment and supportive services.
Administered by the department’s Employment and Training Administration and supported by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, the YouthBuild Program will fund individual grants for about 75 projects ranging from $700,000 to $1.5 million.
YouthBuild Program funding has enabled program participants to support initiatives in construction, technology, and the care economy that include the following efforts:

In Ohio, County Corp works with the Dayton Energy Collaborative to reduce the energy burden on more than 30,000 households in Dayton whose incomes fall below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. In Texas, American YouthWorks collaborates with the Workforce Solutions-Capitol Area Workforce Board in Austin to employ a pre-apprenticeship program that connects participants with employment in healthcare, information technology, and skilled trades.
In Nevada, Chicanos Por La Causa participants are building two single-family homes in collaboration with Southern Nevada Local Laborers Training Trust 872. The project also offers participants welding, nursing, and information technology training.
In Tennessee, the Knoxville Leadership Foundation combines experienced staff, a proven workforce model, and a network of 52 employers and service providers who create construction and culinary arts career paths for participants.

Learn more about the YouthBuild Funding Opportunity and apply.

YARG Grantee Partners with School District and Credit Union
2023-12-05 08:00 - 2023-12-30 17:00 | LA
Idaho Business for Education (IBE), sub-recipient to YARG grantee Idaho Workforce Development Council (WDC), has built valuable partnerships as it implements YARG programs in Idaho. In addition to guiding the Nez Perce Tribe (NPT) in launching Registered Apprenticeships (RAs) on its reservation in north-central Idaho, IBE has been partnering with Soda Springs School District and Idaho Central Credit Union (ICCU).

Soda Springs School District
In the rural Eastern part of the state, Soda Springs School District has worked with IBC to develop programs in several career pathways.
The school district became the employer-sponsor for Soda Springs High School to create a teacher aide apprenticeship there. Eighteen Soda Springs students participated in the program in 2022, working in elementary and middle schools with laptops supplied by YARG. By the start of the 2023 school year, the district had enrolled 36 apprentices, 19 of whom have completed and 16 of whom are still participating.
IBE is also working with several area employers to establish RAs for Soda Springs High Schoolers in HVAC, auto repair, construction, and hotel and hospital careers.
The programs have a champion in Soda Springs High School principal Jess McMurray, whose goal is to place all Soda Spring students in RAs.
Idaho Central Credit Union
A partnership that is having statewide success is the one IBE created with Idaho Central Credit Union (ICCU) to establish a bank teller training program. The ICCU apprenticeship has enrolled 54 apprentices at four high schools across Idaho. Thirty-nine students have completed, and many continue to train at ICCU branches. ICCU recently asked IBE to help expand the program to include as many as 16 bilingual students.

Healthcare Job Fair
2024-01-11 08:00 - 2024-01-17 17:00 | Cajundome Convention Center, 444 Cajundome Blvd., Lafayette, LA, 70506, United States
The Health Care Job Fair will match skilled job seekers with employers in the healthcare industry.
For job seekers, this event is FREE and open to the public.
When: Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 9 am to 12 noon
Where: Cajundome Convention Center, 444 Cajundome Blvd., Lafayette, LA
Businesses – Click Here to register for your exhibit table
Job Seeker Pre-Registration Click Here (pre-registration saves time at check-in upon arrival)
Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA)
