Registered apprenticeship

National Institute for Innovation and Technology™ and Partners Celebrate Youth Apprenticeship Week with Commitment to Expanding Opportunities in Semiconductor and Advanced Manufacturing

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Montag, Mai 6, 2024
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"These programs are more than pathways; they're a commitment to prepare a diverse and skilled workforce ready to tackle the jobs of tomorrow.

Key Points: 
  • "These programs are more than pathways; they're a commitment to prepare a diverse and skilled workforce ready to tackle the jobs of tomorrow.
  • Every initiative, every collaboration, is focused on crafting real, tangible opportunities that enhance our nation's economic strength and leadership in critical high-tech industries.
  • The Institute's collaborative efforts extend to various sectors and organizations, each playing a unique role in advancing Registered Apprenticeships and opportunities for youth.
  • For more information about the Institute's Youth Apprenticeship Week activities and initiatives, visit niit.org/youth-apprenticeship-week.

Exiger and IAA Partner to Launch DOL-Registered Apprenticeship Program to Train Next-Gen Risk and AI Professionals

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Dienstag, April 30, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Exiger, the market-leading supply chain and third-party risk AI company, announced today that it has partnered with national workforce non-profit, the Institute for American Apprenticeship (IAA), to launch a first-of-its-kind apprenticeship program for supply chain and third-party risk analysts. The Registered Apprenticeship, approved in January, was officially recognized by the Department of Labor (DOL) yesterday at a signing ceremony at the Frances Perkins Building. In attendance to mark the forward-thinking workforce initiative were Administrator of the Office of Apprenticeship at DOL John Ladd, Exiger President Carrie Wibben, and IAA CEO Matt McKenney, among other Exiger and IAA representatives.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Exiger , the market-leading supply chain and third-party risk AI company, announced today that it has partnered with national workforce non-profit, the Institute for American Apprenticeship (IAA), to launch a first-of-its-kind apprenticeship program for supply chain and third-party risk analysts.
  • In attendance to mark the forward-thinking workforce initiative were Administrator of the Office of Apprenticeship at DOL John Ladd, Exiger President Carrie Wibben, and IAA CEO Matt McKenney, among other Exiger and IAA representatives.
  • This is the first time that a risk and compliance researcher role has been officially registered by the DOL.
  • The roughly dozen participants in the first cohort of the program will receive on-the-job analyst training related to due diligence and risk analysis.

National Institute for Innovation and Technology Hosts Austin Semiconductor Panel, Awards GlobalFoundries & Applied Materials, Inc. for Pioneering Semiconductor Registered Apprenticeships

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Donnerstag, April 4, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the National Institute for Innovation and Technology™ —the nation's leader in semiconductor talent pipeline development and U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) national Intermediary responsible for establishing and expanding Registered Apprenticeships (RAs) throughout semiconductor and nanotechnology-related industry supply chains—awarded two semiconductor industry giants, GlobalFoundries® and Applied Materials, Inc. for their work in establishing semiconductor manufacturing RAs.

Key Points: 
  • GlobalFoundries was awarded for instituting the nation's first semiconductor Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP), which graduated its first apprentices last year at the company's manufacturing facility in Malta, New York.
  • "GlobalFoundries is committed to building a strong and sustainable pipeline for the next generation of semiconductor talent, and apprenticeships are a vital aspect of this effort," said Clay Nagel, deputy director of technical training at GlobalFoundries.
  • "We are proud of our Registered Apprenticeship programs in New York and Vermont, the first of their kind in the U.S. semiconductor industry.
  • The growth of Registered Apprenticeship Programs in the industry starts with companies like GlobalFoundries and Applied Materials, Inc. taking that first step and pioneering a new model.

National Institute for Innovation and Technology President & CEO Michael Russo Appointed to U.S. Labor Secretary's Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship (ACA)

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Donnerstag, März 7, 2024
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HANOVER, Md., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In acknowledgment of his decades of subject-matter expertise in workforce development and semiconductor manufacturing, the National Institute for Innovation and Technology's President & CEO Mike Russo was appointed this week to the U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor's ACA.

Key Points: 
  • "It is an honor to be appointed to the Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su's advisory committee for apprenticeships.
  • "The newly appointed members of the Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship offer unique perspectives, which the Department of Labor will leverage to develop strategies that drive innovation in apprenticeship.
  • The community college district worked alongside industry employers, the Institute, and other stakeholders to create the RA program.
  • The district's Chancellor Lee D. Lambert was one of the 30 individuals appointed to the committee.

Wolfspeed Launches New York Semiconductor Registered Apprenticeship Program with Support from the National Institute of Innovation and Technology

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Montag, März 4, 2024
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HANOVER, Md., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the National Institute for Innovation and Technology and the United States Department of Labor (USDOL) applauded U.S. semiconductor manufacturing company Wolfspeed for the establishment of its New York Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP). As the nation's leader in semiconductor talent pipeline development, the Institute serves as the USDOL's national Intermediary responsible for expanding Registered Apprenticeships (RAs) throughout the semiconductor and nanotechnology industry supply chains.

Key Points: 
  • HANOVER, Md., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the National Institute for Innovation and Technology and the United States Department of Labor (USDOL) applauded U.S. semiconductor manufacturing company Wolfspeed for the establishment of its New York Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP).
  • As the nation's leader in semiconductor talent pipeline development, the Institute serves as the USDOL's national Intermediary responsible for expanding Registered Apprenticeships (RAs) throughout the semiconductor and nanotechnology industry supply chains.
  • "We commend Wolfspeed for championing domestic semiconductor manufacturing with the establishment of its Registered Apprenticeship at their Mohawk Valley Fab," stated Mike Russo, President and CEO of the Institute.
  • "As the USDOL Intermediary dedicated to expanding Registered Apprenticeships throughout the semiconductor and nanotechnology-related supply chains, we're thrilled to offer technical support and subject-matter expertise to Wolfspeed through our GAINS program.

National Semiconductor and Advanced Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Program (SAM-TAP) Launched to Support State Efforts to Develop Strategic Talent Pipelines

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Donnerstag, Januar 4, 2024
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HANOVER, Md., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the National Institute for Innovation and Technology—the nation's leader in the semiconductor talent pipeline development and U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) national Intermediary responsible for establishing and expanding Registered Apprenticeships (RAs) throughout semiconductor and nanotechnology-related industry supply chains—launched the national Semiconductor and Advanced Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Program (SAM-TAP).

Key Points: 
  • The Institute's SAM-TAP initiative is designed to build the nation's ecosystem of talent needed to support the semiconductor industry and broader advanced manufacturing.
  • Curriculum alignment, skills assessments/gap analysis, career and education mapping, and connections to Registered Apprenticeship opportunities are facilitated through the Institute's National Talent Hub .
  • "The Institute is responsible for a national strategy to build the talent pipeline to support strategic industry sectors – those important to national security and global competitiveness.
  • State representatives and semiconductor supply chain employers are encouraged to reach out to the Institute directly to learn how to participate in the program.

Montgomery County Community College Launches New IT Apprenticeship Program

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Freitag, November 17, 2023
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HOUSTON, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Safal Partners, a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) national Industry Intermediary for cybersecurity and tech apprenticeship expansion, is pleased to announce that Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) has achieved a significant milestone with the approval of the MontcoWorks Apprenticeship Program for IT (MAP IT@Montco). This innovative program, built on MCCC's extensive experience and commitment to education, has been crafted to address the dual needs of local businesses and students, focusing particularly on underserved communities in Montgomery County. 

Key Points: 
  • Expedited approval of innovative IT Generalist Registered Apprenticeship Program in PA with help from Safal Partners.
  • The MAP IT@Montco IT Generalist Apprenticeship Program received expedited approval at the November 2023 Pennsylvania Apprenticeship and Training Council meeting, a notable achievement.
  • "I attribute this success to the College's longstanding dedication to IT education and the meticulous design of the program."
  • Montgomery County Community College's comprehensive curriculum includes more than 100 associate degree and certificate programs, as well as customized workforce training and certifications.

Safal Partners Joins U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) in Hard Launch of New Registered Apprenticeship Academy

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Donnerstag, November 16, 2023
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HOUSTON, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Safal Partners, a national management consultancy and technical assistance leader in workforce and education, supported the DOL hard launch of the new Registered Apprenticeship Academy during National Apprenticeship Week. Safal won the $8.4 million DOL contract to develop and implement the new online Academy earlier this year.

Key Points: 
  • New DOL Registered Apprenticeship Academy launches online learning pathways for key apprenticeship system stakeholders.
  • The Academy contract is Safal's most recent award from DOL to support accelerated expansion of Registered Apprenticeship (RA) nationwide.
  • The Academy will provide online learning pathways for key apprenticeship system stakeholders, including Registered Apprenticeship program sponsors, apprentices, DOL-funded investment partners, state apprenticeship agencies, federal partners, DOL Office of Apprenticeship staff, and more.
  • Safal hosted the DOL's Academy launch presentation and Q&A session for over 1,000 registrants across industry, workforce, education, and government to kick off National Apprenticeship Week.

National Institute of Innovation and Technology (NIIT) and Manufacturing Works of Ohio Announce Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) Under New National Program

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Mittwoch, November 15, 2023
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HANOVER, Md. and CLEVELAND, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the National Institute of Innovation and Technology (NIIT)–the U.S. Department of Labor's Intermediary responsible for expanding Registered Apprenticeships throughout the nation in semiconductor and nanotechnology supply chains and lead in executing a national strategy to expand the U.S. talent pipeline––and Manufacturing Works, a Northeastern Ohio-based nonprofit in the workforce development space have announced several new Registered Apprenticeship (RAs) programs under a new partnership, designed to provide greater career opportunities for Ohioans.

Key Points: 
  • New program, announced during National Apprenticeship Week, supports workforce development in semiconductor and advanced manufacturing industries
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  • The innovative, competency-based programs, which are designed for the tech sector and advanced manufacturing-related industries, are part of NIIT's Growing Apprenticeships in Nanotechnology and Semiconductor (GAINS) program.
  • In this initial wave, Manufacturing Works will be establishing 33 new RAPs across Ohio under the GAINS program.
  • The following list includes all of the companies establishing RAPs through NIIT and Manufacturing Works' partnership in Ohio:

Maryland Department of Labor Approves Apprenticeship Program Sponsored by The Campaign for Historic Trades

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Mittwoch, November 15, 2023
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BALTIMORE, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Campaign for Historic Trades, a national workforce development program, powered by Preservation Maryland, that is focused on expanding and strengthening careers in the historic trades, today announced the Maryland Department of Labor approved its first-of-its-kind group apprenticeship program for state registration. The program sets standards – including on-the-job learning, related instruction, and core competencies – that provide a clear process for entering the workforce in roles like deconstruction technician, historic window technician, and preservation carpenter.

Key Points: 
  • BALTIMORE, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Campaign for Historic Trades, a national workforce development program, powered by Preservation Maryland, that is focused on expanding and strengthening careers in the historic trades, today announced the Maryland Department of Labor approved its first-of-its-kind group apprenticeship program for state registration.
  • "We are thrilled to announce this major step forward in organizing and legitimizing career pathways into historic trades careers," said Natalie Henshaw, Director of The Campaign for Historic Trades.
  • "Registered Apprenticeship Programs are industry-vetted, approved, and validated by the Department of Labor, akin to how the Department of Education accredits degree plans.
  • Guided by a staff with extensive experience in both trades and education, The Campaign is working to address the systemic barriers to historic preservation trades training and to grow the trades workforce.