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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]