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Jobs for the Future Urges Passage of the FY23 Spending Bill

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Thursday, December 22, 2022
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BOSTON, Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jobs for the Future (JFF) applauds House and Senate negotiators for reaching consensus this week on legislation that would fund the federal government for the coming year. We are especially encouraged to see bipartisan support for increased funding of vital education, workforce development, and child care programs, even though more is needed. 

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  • We are especially encouraged to see bipartisan support for increased funding of vital education, workforce development, and child care programs, even though more is needed.
  • The House and Senate must each pass the Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill—or a short-term spending bill—by Friday, December 23, to avoid a government shutdown.
  • Additional funding is essential to meet the promise of the new jobs created by passage of the Infrastructure and Jobs Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act.
  • About Jobs for the Future: Jobs for the Future (JFF) drives transformation of the American workforce and education systems to achieve equitable economic advancement for all.

WECA announces expansion into Utah of registered, division of professional licensing-recognized electrical apprenticeship training program

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Western Electrical Contractors Association (WECA), an industry leader in electrical training and apprenticeship and contractor business services in the Western United States, is pleased to announce the expansion of its registered, electrical apprenticeship training program into Utah, having obtained approval to be a Division of Professional Licensing Recognized Electrical Apprenticeship for Utah in October 2022.

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  • The Western Electrical Contractors Association (WECA), an industry leader in electrical training and apprenticeship and contractor business services in the Western United States, is pleased to announce the expansion of its registered, electrical apprenticeship training program into Utah, having obtained approval to be a Division of Professional Licensing Recognized Electrical Apprenticeship for Utah in October 2022.
  • SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Western Electrical Contractors Association (WECA), an industry leader in electrical training and apprenticeship and contractor business services in the Western United States, is pleased to announce the expansion of its registered, electrical apprenticeship training program into Utah, having obtained approval to be a Division of Professional Licensing Recognized Electrical Apprenticeship for Utah in October 2022.
  • Membership and usage of its apprenticeship training program is open to all licensed electrical contractors in Utah and WECA looks forward to serving the contractor community.
  • WECA has provided Commercial Electrical Apprentice Training, Residential Electrical Apprenticeship, and Low Voltage Apprentice Training programs since 1992, 1997, and 2005, respectively.

BuildWithin and Hamilton County - Chattanooga Officials Join Forces to Help Area Businesses Create and Expand Apprenticeship Programs

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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Working closely with Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp, Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly, Hamilton County Schools Superintendent Dr. Justin Robertson, the Benwood Foundation and Chattanooga 2.0, BuildWithin will build the capacity of Chattanooga businesses to create and grow Registered Apprenticeship and Youth Apprenticeship Programs, which provide pathways for local residents to "earn while they learn" and ultimately move into fulfilling and high-demand careers.

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  • Working closely with Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp, Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly, Hamilton County Schools Superintendent Dr. Justin Robertson, the Benwood Foundation and Chattanooga 2.0, BuildWithin will build the capacity of Chattanooga businesses to create and grow Registered Apprenticeship and Youth Apprenticeship Programs, which provide pathways for local residents to "earn while they learn" and ultimately move into fulfilling and high-demand careers.
  • One of the primary goals for Chattanooga as an AID is to create 100 new registered apprenticeship programs over the course of the four-year grant.
  • Other goals include the expansion of existing apprenticeship programs in the area and the enrollment of 100+ individuals in apprenticeships per year in each AID.
  • BuildWithin is a software platform that enables employers to create, manage and expand apprenticeship programs, accelerating the productivity of new workers.

AICPA and U.S. Department of Labor Sign Inaugural Employers to Apprenticeship Program for Finance Business Partners

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the U.S. Department of Labor today announced the signing of Liberty Bank, Aon plc (NYSE: AON), and HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) to the Registered Apprenticeship for Finance Business Partners program.

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  • The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the U.S. Department of Labor today announced the signing of Liberty Bank, Aon plc (NYSE: AON), and HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) to the Registered Apprenticeship for Finance Business Partners program.
  • The Registered Apprenticeship for Finance Business Partners is the latest step in that mission.
  • The Registered Apprenticeship for Finance Business Partners program will help ensure diverse, skilled teams are ready to fill financial jobs now and, in the future, said U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh.
  • For more information about the apprenticeship program, visit AICPAs Finance Business Partner Apprenticeship or email [email protected] .

Cengage Group Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week; Receives "Apprenti Champion" Award and Participates in White House Cybersecurity Apprenticeship and Education Initiatives

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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Since 2019 Cengage Group has brought on nearly 30 apprentices across its technology team for on-the-job training and mentorship.

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  • Since 2019 Cengage Group has brought on nearly 30 apprentices across its technology team for on-the-job training and mentorship.
  • White House Office of the National Cyber Director Request for Information Cengage responded to the request about how to address the growing cybersecurity workforce shortage.
  • Recognized National Apprenticeship Week by featuring the stories and experiences of several Cengage Group apprentices to grow awareness and expand apprenticeships in non-traditional industries, such as cybersecurity.
  • With more than 100 years serving learners, Cengage Group is a global edtech company that enables student choice.

Registered Apprenticeships can help ease the national shortage of tech talent, according to AIR and CompTIA

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The persistent shortage of technology workers across America can be eased if more employers relied on apprenticeships to develop new tech talent, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) and CompTIA said today.

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  • Approximately 80% of apprentices participating in the program are from groups that are underrepresented in the tech workforce.
  • They are receiving career training in five different occupations: cybersecurity support technician, data analyst, network support specialist, tech project coordinator, and tech support specialist.
  • Dozens of employers from around the country from Florida to California and Illinois to Texas have launched Registered Apprenticeship programs in 2022 through CompTIA Apprenticeships for Tech.
  • Some two dozen intermediaries organizations with the expertise to help companies create a Registered Apprenticeship program have also joined the program.

ManpowerGroup Launches Cybersecurity Analyst Apprenticeship Program in the United States

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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MILWAUKEE, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of the National Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Sprint launched by the White House, the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and U.S. Department of Homeland Security in July, ManpowerGroup today announced its new national Registered Apprenticeship Program for Cybersecurity Analysts.

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  • ManpowerGroup's Cybersecurity Apprenticeship program is competency-based, enabling partners' apprentices to move through their paid on-the-job learning skill-building work at their own pace while working with a mentor.
  • "It's a huge honor for ManpowerGroup to be the only U.S.-based workforce solutions company to ever receive the National Apprenticeship Sponsor designation," said Martie Telepo, Government Solutions Director for ManpowerGroup.
  • ManpowerGroup worked closely with Safal Partners, a DOL national industry intermediary charged launching, promoting, and expanding apprenticeship programs in cybersecurity and related tech occupations nationwide, to develop their new national program.
  • We are proud to support ManpowerGroup in accelerating the organization's ability to fill critically needed cyber roles through its new national Registered Apprenticeship program."

OpenClassrooms Expands U.S. Offerings Through New Apprenticeship Program with Merck

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenClassrooms, a mission-driven global leader in online education-to-employment programs, today announced the launch of an apprenticeship program with Merck, a research-intensive biopharmaceutical company that is known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenClassrooms, a mission-driven global leader in online education-to-employment programs, today announced the launch of an apprenticeship program with Merck, a research-intensive biopharmaceutical company that is known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada.
  • OpenClassrooms and Merck, with the support of talent placement firm Year Up Professional Resources (YUPRO), have recruited a group of individuals from highly diverse backgrounds to participate in year one of the program.
  • Upon completing the apprenticeship program, apprentices will receive an industry-recognized certificate and potentially a job offer from Merck.
  • "I'm overjoyed that OpenClassrooms is partnering with a best-in-class company like Merck to execute our continued mission ofmaking education accessibleto everyone, everywhere," saidPierre Dubuc, co-founder and CEO of OpenClassrooms.

Executives from CompTIA and ConnectWise join Washington celebration to mark the finish of the 120-Day Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Sprint

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Executives from CompTIA and ConnectWise are participating in today's closing event for the conclusion of the national Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Sprint.

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  • "The conclusion of the National Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Sprint is an important milestone that we are proud to be a part of, but work to develop cyber talent continues," Kardel said.
  • "Each day we are reminded of the cyber threats that we face as individuals, as organizations and as a nation.
  • "It's encouraging that an issue like the need for increasing cybersecurity talent is taken so seriously by our government and communities," said Locklear.
  • CompTIA and ConnectWise offer training, certification and employment opportunities in high-demand tech occupations, including cybersecurity support technician.

Electrical Contractors Celebrate the 8th Annual National Apprenticeship Week

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) is proud to celebrate this year's Annual National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), which is being held November 14-20.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) is proud to celebrate this year's Annual National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), which is being held November 14-20.
  • "There is nothing more important to ensure our industry's future, than promoting apprenticeship programs," said David Long, the CEO of National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA).
  • Four decades ago, when he began his electrical construction apprenticeship, Mr. Long could not imagine the lifelong career and friendships it would afford him today.
  • That success is what NECA is trying to provide today for future electrical contractors.