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SUMMARY:Dad's and kids Community Job Fair
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nEmployers 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.
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SUMMARY:Teacher Registered Apprenticeship
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n“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!” \n\n\n\n– Mary J Ford\, Ed.D.\, Director of Inclusive Career Pathways\, National Collaborative for Digital Equity. \n\n\n\nIf you need more information or have any questions let us know by filling out our contact us form. \n\n\n\nhttps://usdolee.webex.com/recordingservice/sites/usdolee/recording/06f8ae1b589c103bb9ff00505681e9e0/playback
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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.
URL:https://apprenticeshipla.com/event/spotlight-on-registered-nursing-apprenticeship-program/
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SUMMARY:Labor Rights Week
DESCRIPTION:This year\, we recognize #LaborRightsWeek Aug. 28-Sept. 1. Visit www.dol.gov/LaborRightsWeek to learn more about your rights at work. \nView our free workplace rights resources in English and Spanish: www.dol.gov/LaborRightsWeek #LaborRightsWeek \nDo 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 \nEveryone who works in the United States has #LaborRights. Learn more: www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/immigration #LaborRightsWeek \nWorkers: 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 \nDo 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 \nAll workers: You have the right to: \n\nProtection from hazards\nTo be paid properly\nReport unsafe working conditions\n\nCall 1-800-321-OSHA (6742) or visit www.OSHA.gov/worker #LaborRightsWeek \nWorkers: You have the right… \n\nTo be paid properly\nTo a safe and healthful workplace\nTo be treated equally\nTo join with coworkers\nTo fair treatment as a veteran or service member\n\nLearn more: www.worker.gov #LaborRightsWeek \nWorkers: You have rights. Visit www.worker.gov to learn more about your rights and how @USDOL protects them. #LaborRightsWeek \nIf 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 \nFederal 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 \nWorkers: If your employer doesn’t protect you from heat hazards\, contact @OSHA_DOL. www.osha.gov/workers/file-complaint \nRetaliation for speaking up about safety and health concerns is not OK. Know your rights: https://www.whistleblowers.gov/ \nAn employer cannot take negative action against you if you report injuries\, safety issues\, or other concerns. If you experience retaliation such as: \n\nBeing fired\nBeing laid off\nChanges in work hours\n\nFile a complaint: www.whistleblowers.gov #LaborRightsWeek \nYoung 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 
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230830T080000
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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:Hispanic Conference Tradeshow
DESCRIPTION: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.    \n \n 
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