Apprenticeship

New Machine Operator Apprenticeship Launches in Yakima County for Food Manufacturers

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Thursday, November 19, 2020
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In the classroom, apprentices learn the theory behind machine operation including machine operator technology, industrial maintenance, mechatronics, quality assurance and material science.

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  • In the classroom, apprentices learn the theory behind machine operation including machine operator technology, industrial maintenance, mechatronics, quality assurance and material science.
  • Upon completion of the apprenticeship, apprentices will receive a nationally recognized journey-level card from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.
  • To date, AJAC has enrolled 35 apprentices across Washington State employed at food manufacturers including Washington Beef, TransOcean Products, Trident Seafoods, Yakima Chief Hops, Tree Top, and Macro Plastics.
  • The growth in Washington State for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators is significantly higher than the rest of the country.

IBM Announces New Collar Apprenticeship Accelerator for IBM Z

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Thursday, November 19, 2020
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ARMONK, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM ) today announced an expansion of the company's IBM Z skills initiatives to include a new nationwide IT Infrastructure apprenticeship accelerator program establishing an onramp for IBM Z Ecosystem clients looking to hire new collar talent across system administrators, system programmersand application developer roles.

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  • ARMONK, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM ) today announced an expansion of the company's IBM Z skills initiatives to include a new nationwide IT Infrastructure apprenticeship accelerator program establishing an onramp for IBM Z Ecosystem clients looking to hire new collar talent across system administrators, system programmersand application developer roles.
  • Delivered in collaboration with Franklin Apprenticeships and the Urban Institute , the program provides participating IBM Z clients with a no-charge apprenticeship accelerator.
  • IBM also is announcing today that M&T Bank has signed on as the inaugural employer partner for this program.
  • It's exciting to work with this group of IBM Z pre-apprentices as they take the first steps towards a tech career."

Workforce Opportunity Services Announces Launch of Apprenticeship Program Focusing on Information Technology

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020
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NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Workforce Opportunity Services (WOS)- a leading non-profit organization connecting individuals from underserved populations with transformative career opportunities- recently announced the launch of its results-oriented WOS Apprenticeship Program, created by its Workforce Opportunity Services Industry Advisory Board.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Workforce Opportunity Services (WOS)- a leading non-profit organization connecting individuals from underserved populations with transformative career opportunities- recently announced the launch of its results-oriented WOS Apprenticeship Program, created by its Workforce Opportunity Services Industry Advisory Board.
  • By creating this Apprenticeship Program, the WOS Advisory Board establishes a commitment to work with sponsor partners in guiding a participant's progress through mentorship and professional development.
  • Stuart Kippelman, WOS Industry Advisory Board Chairman, stated, "This new Apprenticeship Program will be a game-changer for those who are accepted into the program, and for the companies that participate.
  • The program will launch with Cybersecurity, Project Management, and Robotic Process Automation as initial skillsets, with expansions planned for 2021.

Plaster Tenders Benefit Southern California’s Construction Industry

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020
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The wall and ceiling market in Southern Californias construction industry keeps progressing thanks to the Southern California Plaster Tenders Joint Apprenticeship Committee.

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  • The wall and ceiling market in Southern Californias construction industry keeps progressing thanks to the Southern California Plaster Tenders Joint Apprenticeship Committee.
  • At a graduation ceremony on Sunday, October 25th, 28 people earned their journeyman credentials after completing the Southern California Plaster Tenders Apprenticeship Program ( link ).
  • Wall and ceiling industry contractor representatives spoke highly of the apprenticeship program and the training provided by its instructors.
  • The Southern California Plaster Tenders Joint Apprenticeship Committee is a partnership between the Western Wall and Ceiling Contractors Association ( WWCCA ) and Plaster Tenders Local 1414, an affiliate Local Union of the Southern California District Council of Laborers ( SCDCL ).

Franklin Apprenticeships Marks National Apprenticeship Week

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Friday, November 13, 2020
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BALTIMORE, Nov. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Franklin Apprenticeships, a Maryland-based national apprenticeship delivery expert organization, this week marked National Apprenticeship Week with the development of new occupational standards to provide solid foundations for Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAPs).

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  • BALTIMORE, Nov. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Franklin Apprenticeships, a Maryland-based national apprenticeship delivery expert organization, this week marked National Apprenticeship Week with the development of new occupational standards to provide solid foundations for Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAPs).
  • "Recognition as an SRE allows the Franklin Apprenticeships delivery team to build on our own track record of Registered Apprenticeships, acting now as the sponsor to create a range of high quality IRAPs in support of our industry partners," said Andy Smyth, Franklin's Vice President of Apprenticeship Services.
  • "National Apprenticeship Week is the perfect opportunity to recognize this progress, and to highlight the transformative power of modern apprenticeship programs for apprentices and employers alike."
  • Franklin Apprenticeshipsis a recognized apprenticeship expert that leverages its expertise to deliver high-quality technology apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships nationwide.

Tech Impact Launches Delaware's First IT Technology Support Apprenticeship Program

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Friday, November 13, 2020
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WILMINGTON, Del., Nov. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In conjunction with National Apprenticeship Week , Tech Impact 's Tech Hire Delaware program, in partnership with the Delaware IT Industry Council and Apprenti, announced today the launch of Delaware's first Registered IT Technology Support Apprenticeship program.

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  • WILMINGTON, Del., Nov. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In conjunction with National Apprenticeship Week , Tech Impact 's Tech Hire Delaware program, in partnership with the Delaware IT Industry Council and Apprenti, announced today the launch of Delaware's first Registered IT Technology Support Apprenticeship program.
  • "Tech Impact is excited to launch a modern-day apprentice program for modern-day tech," said Patrick Callihan, Executive Director of Tech Impact.
  • They recently selected the apprentice after he completed initial assessments and interviews conducted by Tech Impact.
  • The IT Technology Support Apprenticeship program comes on the heels of Tech Impact, a 501(c)(3) provider of nonprofit technology solutions and award-winning IT training programs for underserved youth, receiving $2 million in CARES Act funding for its Tech Hire Delaware program which acts as the intermediary service provider, partnering with Delaware's workforce system to recruit hundreds of people into free certificate training programs.

Chicago's Unionized Electrical Industry Continues Outreach to Minority Communities During National Apprenticeship Week

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Thursday, November 12, 2020
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The announcement comes during National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), a nationwide celebration that brings together business leaders, career seekers, labor, educational institutions, and other critical partners to demonstrate their support for apprenticeship.

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  • The announcement comes during National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), a nationwide celebration that brings together business leaders, career seekers, labor, educational institutions, and other critical partners to demonstrate their support for apprenticeship.
  • "No matter your race or where you came from, we believe a successful career in our industry should be available to all."
  • Learn more about how a simple Google search led Emma to a career in the union electrical industry.
  • Powering Chicago will continue its commitment to minority outreach this week and throughout the year as it looks to grow upon its three key principles: Better Construction.

Maher and CompTIA to Build Pathways to Tech Careers for Diverse Talent through U.S. Department of Labor Apprenticeship Award

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Thursday, November 12, 2020
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The current social and economic climate has amplified the demand for qualified IT professionals as shifting business strategies call for a move toward virtual work.

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  • The current social and economic climate has amplified the demand for qualified IT professionals as shifting business strategies call for a move toward virtual work.
  • According to USDOL , 94 percent of apprentices who complete an apprenticeship program retain employment, with an average annual salary of $70,000.
  • Maher & Maher is a consulting firm providing business integration, change management, and leading-edge training solutions.
  • Maher & Maher is a company of IMPAQ , a subsidiary of the American Institutes for Research.

Aon to Invest $30 Million and Create 10,000 Apprenticeships Nationwide by 2030

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Thursday, November 12, 2020
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With this expansion, Aon will lead the development of a nationwide network of employers to create 10,000 apprenticeships across the United States by 2030.

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  • With this expansion, Aon will lead the development of a nationwide network of employers to create 10,000 apprenticeships across the United States by 2030.
  • Aon provides apprenticeships across the firm's solution lines and corporate functions, including areas such as human resources and information technology.
  • The Apprenticeship program has helped Aon build a talent pipeline of highly skilled and diverse professionals.
  • Aon launched its apprenticeship program in 2012 in the UK and in 2017 in the United States, training more than 290 apprentices globally.

U.S. Department of Labor Approves New Fab Lab Hub, LLC Registered Apprenticeship for an Additive Manufacturing Specialist

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Thursday, November 12, 2020
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SANTA FE, N.M., Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Fab Lab Hub, LLC, a New Mexico advanced manufacturing service bureau, announces that the U.S. Department of Labor has approved a registered apprenticeship for an additive manufacturing specialist.

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  • SANTA FE, N.M., Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Fab Lab Hub, LLC, a New Mexico advanced manufacturing service bureau, announces that the U.S. Department of Labor has approved a registered apprenticeship for an additive manufacturing specialist.
  • Fab Lab Hub is a member of America Makes, the national additive manufacturing institute, and their apprenticeship framework built upon work developed by America Makes, in collaboration with the Urban Institute.
  • The additive manufacturing specialist apprenticeship was designed and registered in partnership with Youngtown State University's registered DOL apprenticeship program.
  • "We are thrilled to work with Fab Lab Hub on this initiative to expand new ways of developing talent for the additive manufacturing industry.