Apprenticeship

Government of Canada invests to help Canadians enter skilled trades

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Approximately 700,000 skilled trades workers are expected to retire in Canada by 2028, creating an ever-growing need to recruit and train thousands more.That is why the Government of Canada is making targeted investments to remove barriers and get more Canadians the apprenticeship training they need to build good, well-paying careers in the skilled trades.

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  • Approximately 700,000 skilled trades workers are expected to retire in Canada by 2028, creating an ever-growing need to recruit and train thousands more.That is why the Government of Canada is making targeted investments to remove barriers and get more Canadians the apprenticeship training they need to build good, well-paying careers in the skilled trades.
  • This project will support youth with disabilities to overcome barriers to relevant training and meaningful employment within the skilled trades.
  • That's why we're investing in projects like GRiT and other initiatives across Canada that are helping to create a strong, skilled and diverse workforce in the trades."
  • In Canada, young women continue to be less likely to express interest in a career in the skilled trades.

New Effort to Grow the US Technology Workforce Launched by CompTIA and ConnectWise

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

WASHINGTON, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new effort to expand the nation's cybersecurity and technology workforce through paid apprenticeships was launched today by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce, and ConnectWise, the world's leading software company dedicated to the success of IT solution providers.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new effort to expand the nation's cybersecurity and technology workforce through paid apprenticeships was launched today by CompTIA , the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce, and ConnectWise , the world's leading software company dedicated to the success of IT solution providers.
  • The crux of the effort announced by the two organizations involves pairing new IT professionals, certified by CompTIA, with eager IT businesses, self-identified through the ConnectWise partner community, for registered apprenticeships.
  • It is with these frontline positions where the most sizable staffing deficits exist, something we intend to address with this program."
  • The apprenticeship effort comes at a time when demand is soaring for technology workers generally and cybersecurity workers, specifically.

New Apprenticeship to Partner with Clark University’s Tech Quest Apprenticeship Initiative to Train Tech and Digital Marketing Professionals

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

San Antonio, Texas, July 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New Apprenticeship (NEW) will partner with Tech Quest Apprenticeship , a national initiative led by Clark Universitys School of Professional Studies , to provide tech and digital marketing pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships to unemployed, underemployed, and incumbent workers through 2023.

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  • San Antonio, Texas, July 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New Apprenticeship (NEW) will partner with Tech Quest Apprenticeship , a national initiative led by Clark Universitys School of Professional Studies , to provide tech and digital marketing pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships to unemployed, underemployed, and incumbent workers through 2023.
  • We are excited to partner with Clark University and their Tech Quest Apprenticeship program to further accelerate apprenticeship adoption and provide talent for our employers individual workforce needs, while opening doors to capable, diverse talent.
  • Tech Quest Apprenticeship and NEW partner to maximize the impact of their grant funding from the Office of Apprenticeship within the U.S. Department of Labors Employment and Training Administration.
  • NEW and Tech Quest are providing apprenticeship programs in the following fields: IT ServiceNow, Data Analytics, Digital Marketing, and cloud computing.

TalentGro uses Registered Apprenticeships to enhance state-level economies in Kansas and Florida.

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Franklin, TN, June 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The States of Kansas and Florida have both awarded grants to Hamilton-Rykers workforce division, TalentGro, to help expand Registered Apprenticeships at the state level.

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  • Franklin, TN, June 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The States of Kansas and Florida have both awarded grants to Hamilton-Rykers workforce division, TalentGro, to help expand Registered Apprenticeships at the state level.
  • The purpose of this grant is to catalyze or build upon existing strategies to expand and diversify Registered Apprenticeship opportunities in Kansas using an innovative intermediary model.
  • The goal is to increase the number and diversity of Registered Apprenticeship employers/sponsors and programs, as well as the number of Apprentices in the state.
  • The goal of the program is to encourage and assist businesses in establishing apprenticeships and educating individuals about pursuing careers through apprenticeships.

SELF HELP GRAPHICS & ART REACHES CAPITAL CAMPAIGN MILESTONE, PAYS OFF MORTGAGE

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Monday, June 20, 2022

LOS ANGELES, June 20, 2022  /PRNewswire/ -- Self Help Graphics & Art (SHG) has reached a key milestone in its Capital Campaign and has successfully repaid its mortgage this spring, just four years after the acquisition of Self Help Graphics & Art's current headquarters, located at 1300 E. 1st Street Los Angeles, CA. 90033 (Boyle Heights). In addition to this prodigious news, SHG has hired Los Angeles-based NAC Architecture and renovation project manager, TELACU, to oversee the execution of its building renovation, which is slated to begin spring 2023.

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  • Self Help Graphics & Art to Host Community Celebration Reception on Friday, June 24 at 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    LOS ANGELES, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Self Help Graphics & Art (SHG) has reached a key milestone in its Capital Campaign and has successfully repaid its mortgage this spring, just four years after the acquisition of Self Help Graphics & Art's current headquarters, located at 1300 E. 1st Street Los Angeles, CA.
  • "The repayment of the building is a monumental accomplishment for Self Help Graphics & Art, which began in the garage of our co-founder, Sister Karen Boccalero and has since had three different homes," said Executive Director, Betty Avila.
  • Decades later, Self Help Graphics continues to be a place to gather, plot, and create.
  • To mark this momentous occasion, Self Help Graphics will host a Community Celebration Reception on Friday, June 24, 2022 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

University of Phoenix Collaborations Create Apprenticeship to Degree Career Pathway Model for Employers

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Sunday, June 12, 2022

University of Phoenix apprenticeship collaborations provide a framework for a clear pathway from registered apprenticeship programs to associate and bachelors degrees as well as skills development for worker mobility opportunities within a company.

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  • University of Phoenix apprenticeship collaborations provide a framework for a clear pathway from registered apprenticeship programs to associate and bachelors degrees as well as skills development for worker mobility opportunities within a company.
  • Our apprenticeship agreements help to expand a unique approach to workforce opportunities, retention and the cultivation of talent, states Raghu Krishnaiah, chief operating officer at University of Phoenix.
  • We are collaborating to address barriers of time, expense, and degree so that employers can be intentional and inclusive and offer earn while you learn options in the apprentice model career pathway.
  • The alternate career pathway of apprenticeship to college credit and degrees focuses on job skills rather than degree requirements and provides companies a practical method to attract and retain diverse talent.

Melissa Rivers Launches First Interactive Comedy Show on Fireside Featuring Howie Mandel, Margaret Cho & Other Stars

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Melissa Rivers launches two exciting interactive series on the first participatory entertainment platform, Fireside .

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  • Melissa Rivers launches two exciting interactive series on the first participatory entertainment platform, Fireside .
  • One of television's most beloved mother-daughter duos, Melissa and Joan Rivers delighted audiences on shows like Celebrity Apprentice," "Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best?"
  • Melissa Rivers joins an all-star list of entertainers launching innovative shows and entertainment businesses on Fireside.
  • For more information or to request access to Fireside, please visit www.firesidechat.com or download Fireside for iOS here .

Apprentice.io Placed in 2022 Magic Quadrant™ for Manufacturing Execution Systems

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

JERSEY CITY, N.J., June 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apprentice.io , which helps life science manufacturers get treatments to patients faster by providing one platform to turn molecules into medicine, announced today it has been placed in the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).

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  • JERSEY CITY, N.J., June 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apprentice.io , which helps life science manufacturers get treatments to patients faster by providing one platform to turn molecules into medicine, announced today it has been placed in the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
  • Apprentice's Tempo Manufacturing Cloud is the industry's first no-code execution platform that helps pharma manufacturers scale up and out to accelerate the entire drug production lifecycle.
  • Get the 2022 Magic Quadrant for Manufacturing Execution Systems: https://info.apprentice.io/gartner-mq-2022/
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  • From preclinical benchtop to large-scale commercial manufacturing, Tempo keeps your global teams connected, empowered, and in sync.

University of Phoenix Collaborates With IAA to Create Apprenticeship to Degree Career Pathway Model for Employers

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Friday, May 20, 2022

Our agreement with IAA provides a unique approach to workforce opportunities, retention and the cultivation of talent, states Raghu Krishnaiah, chief operating officer at University of Phoenix.

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  • Our agreement with IAA provides a unique approach to workforce opportunities, retention and the cultivation of talent, states Raghu Krishnaiah, chief operating officer at University of Phoenix.
  • We have worked with IAA to create a method for employers to be intentional, inclusive, and purposeful and offer an earn while you learn program in the apprentice model career pathway to a degree.
  • The career pathway of apprenticeship to college credit and degrees provides a unique solution for companies to attract and retain diverse talent.
  • IAA also consults with employers and other organizations around the country to assist with the development of apprenticeship programs.

A.Team Comes Out of Stealth With $60M in Funding to Rethink Tech's Talent Crisis With Elite Cloud-Based Teams, Backed by A-List Investors

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Early adopters range from startups to enterprise and multinational companies, including McGraw Hill, Chief and Apprentice.

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  • Early adopters range from startups to enterprise and multinational companies, including McGraw Hill, Chief and Apprentice.
  • While invite-only, A.Team has grown 7x in the past year due to the increased demand for ready-to-deploy tech talent.
  • The need for skilled product builders has ballooned as the Great Reconsideration set off an unprecedented attrition rate, particularly in tech.
  • "COVID made it clear that we need to rethink work, but it's much bigger than just letting people work from anywhere.