Apprenticeship

BURRELL COMMUNICATIONS GROUP APPOINTS TUWISHA ROGERS-SIMPSON VICE PRESIDENT OF BRAND DEVELOPMENT

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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CHICAGO, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Burrell Communications Group, a pioneering multicultural marketing communications agency, announced today that Tuwisha 'Wish' Rogers-Simpson joins the agency as Vice President of Brand Development.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Burrell Communications Group, a pioneering multicultural marketing communications agency, announced today that Tuwisha 'Wish' Rogers-Simpson joins the agency as Vice President of Brand Development.
  • In this role, Rogers-Simpson will guide the overall alignment of Burrell's business objectives and brand communications, while strengthening Burrell's stance as a worldwide brand.
  • "I am both delighted and honored to have the opportunity to join Burrell at such an exciting time," said Rogers-Simpson.
  • Burrell Communications Group was founded in 1971 with the intention of forging an authentic and respectful connection with the African American consumer.

Scotiabank invests $1.6 million to advance STEM apprenticeship opportunities for Canadian high school students

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
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Scotiabank's investment also includes a renewed sponsorship to advance programming within CDL's core program for science and technology-based start-ups in Canada.

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  • Scotiabank's investment also includes a renewed sponsorship to advance programming within CDL's core program for science and technology-based start-ups in Canada.
  • "CDL's Apprentice Program fills an important gap in helping to support students who want to learn aboutand gain exposure tocareers in STEM," said Michael Zerbs, Group Head, Technology & Operations at Scotiabank.
  • With Scotiabank's sponsorship, CDL will offer travel bursaries to students attending high school in rural and underserved areas, providing education and mentoring opportunities for those who may not otherwise have access.
  • "Our partnership with Scotiabank will allow us to reach more students across the country with this unique, immersive learning experience."

Calling young problem-solvers: Applications are open for the CDL Apprentice Program

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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Our mission at CDL is to commercialize science for the betterment of humankind, said Sonia Sennik, the Executive Director of CDL.

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  • Our mission at CDL is to commercialize science for the betterment of humankind, said Sonia Sennik, the Executive Director of CDL.
  • Effective fall 2022, CDL is pleased to announce that Scotiabank has joined the Apprentice Program as a founding partner.
  • While I always knew I wanted to pursue a career in STEM, the CDL Apprentice Program opened my eyes to a world of possibilities, said Serena Kassam, a CDL Apprentice.
  • Applications for the CDL Apprentice Programs 2022/23 cohort are now open.

IEC Pennsylvania Announces Open Enrollment for Electrician Apprenticeship Program

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --IEC Pennsylvania, the state chapter of Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC), today announced it will be accepting applications October 19-28 for its apprenticeship program which begins in January.

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --IEC Pennsylvania, the state chapter of Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC), today announced it will be accepting applications October 19-28 for its apprenticeship program which begins in January.
  • IEC Pennsylvania's apprenticeship program covers residential, commercial and industrial construction and electrical wiring.
  • The four-year program is registered with the U.S. Department of Labor and the Pennsylvania Apprenticeship and Training Council.
  • IEC Pennsylvania also offers a state-registered pre-apprenticeship program for high school students and individuals who are interested in the electrical field.

New Report: Youth Apprenticeship Participation Doubled In Ten Years; Equity Gaps Nearly Unchanged

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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BOSTON, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jobs for the Future (JFF), a national nonprofit that drives transformation in the American workforce and education systems, today announced the release of a new report which found that while youth participation in Registered Apprenticeship programs has more than doubled over the past 10 years, equity gaps based on race, ethnicity, and gender remain nearly unchanged compared to a decade ago.

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  • Unfortunately, despite steady growth, disparities in youth apprenticeship participation have remained consistent:
    Overwhelmingly Male, Predominantly White.
  • While young people increased their share of the nation's apprentices, nearly 90 percent of youth apprentices are male, and 63 percent of youth apprentices identify as white.
  • However, the trendline is improving: female representation in youth apprenticeship doubled between 2010-2020 (5.3 percent versus 10.92 percent).
  • Black Youth Apprenticeship Declined; Latinx Youth Apprenticeship Increased.

AFB Talent Lab Fosters Digital Inclusion Experts of Tomorrow

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AFB Talent Lab has announced that the first group of participants in its Intern and Registered Apprenticeship programs have completed the first term of educational requirements and will begin working on projects with corporate partners this fall.

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  • AFB Talent Lab is a new education experience that looks to close the accessibility skills gap.
  • "We are transforming the future of digital inclusion by leveraging our skills to train the next generation of tech talent in inclusive design practices through a hands-on learning environment," said Matthew Janusauskas, head of AFB Talent Lab.
  • The AFB Talent Lab aims to meet the accessibility needs of the tech industry and millions of people living with disabilities through a unique combination of hands-on training, mentorship, and consulting services, created and developed by our own digital inclusion experts.
  • AFB Talent Lab draws from 20 years of AFB accessibility consulting and digital inclusion expertise.

Yellow Corporation Expands Registered Apprenticeship Program to Train American Workers for New Skilled Labor Careers

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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Yellow is an industry leader in theDepartment of Labor(DOL) apprenticeship program and, in July, was named a DOL Apprenticeship Ambassador in recognition of its commitment to Registered Apprenticeship programs and its ongoing work to expand such initiatives.

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  • Yellow is an industry leader in theDepartment of Labor(DOL) apprenticeship program and, in July, was named a DOL Apprenticeship Ambassador in recognition of its commitment to Registered Apprenticeship programs and its ongoing work to expand such initiatives.
  • Yellow has partnered with the DOL on these programs for nearly five years.
  • The company currently operates 22 permanent Driving Academies nationwide, all of which are DOL Registered Apprenticeship programs.
  • On Sept. 1, Yellow CEO Darren Hawkins announced that the company plans to launch apprenticeship training programs for professional dockworkers and mechanics.

Registered Apprenticeships set to Further Strengthen Economy in Southeast Pennsylvania

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (USDOL ETA) awarded Philadelphia Works (PhilaWorks), Inc. $4.7 million to expand Registered Apprenticeships and Pre-apprenticeships across Southeastern Pennsylvania (SEPA). The Apprenticeship Building America (ABA) grant will support new partnerships with community colleges, workforce boards, businesses, industry associations, community-based organizations, and employer groups to increase access to registered apprenticeship opportunities in high-demand industries like healthcare, education, IT, and manufacturing.

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  • Registered Apprenticeships have grown and expanded quickly in Pennsylvania.
  • There is a true culture of collaboration and convening driving that expansion across the Commonwealth.
  • APHL also serves as a convenor, connector, and partner for businesses, community-based organizations, regional workforce boards, and other groups focused on building Apprenticeships.
  • Philadelphia Works invests in solutions and services to grow Philadelphia's economy by connecting employers to workforce talent and career seekers to jobs.

Apprentice Introduces Augmented Work Instructions (AWI) to Help Life Science Organizations Kickstart Their Digital Transformation

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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JERSEY CITY, N.J., Sept. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Apprentice , unveiled the Augmented Work Instructions (AWI) package, new capabilities within their Tempo Manufacturing Cloud .

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  • JERSEY CITY, N.J., Sept. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Apprentice , unveiled the Augmented Work Instructions (AWI) package, new capabilities within their Tempo Manufacturing Cloud .
  • AWI is designed for life sciences companies taking the first step to move their processes from paper to a digital system.
  • Our Augmented Work Instructions package makes shifting to digital fast and simple with purpose-built features to convert paper documents to digital workflow.
  • Apprentice helps life science manufacturers get treatments to patients faster by providing one platform to turn molecules into medicine.

Government of Canada announces new partnership to create at least 5,200 more apprenticeships in Atlantic Canada

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Friday, August 26, 2022
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This includes a minimum of 1,190 first-year apprentices from equity-deserving groups such as women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous people and racialized people.

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  • This includes a minimum of 1,190 first-year apprentices from equity-deserving groups such as women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous people and racialized people.
  • To date, the Government has invested $306million in 15 projects that will enable SMEs to create over 32,000 new apprenticeship positions across Canada.
  • Our Government is focused on promoting and retaining hardworking Canadians in the skilled trades through the Apprenticeship START Plus Project, which will create thousands ofopportunities for first-year apprentices across Atlantic Canada.
  • That's why we're creating thousands of apprenticeships here in Nova Scotia and across Atlantic Canada, so more people can learn a trade, while they earn living.