Colleges and Universities as Partners in Registered Apprenticeship
Registered Apprenticeship has emerged as a key pathway to postsecondary credentials, careers, and student success as colleges and universities evolve to meet the growing demand for a skilled workforce. Registered Apprenticeships combine rigorous academic preparation with practical, hands-on training with a mentor, easing the transition for students from school to career. As Registered Apprenticeship expands to new and emerging sectors, colleges and universities are uniquely positioned to help connect more Americans to good jobs.
Check out our NAW 2024 webinar with Apprenticeship Ambassador Lewis-Burke to explore the roles of institutions of higher education in Registered Apprenticeship.
Post-Secondary Education Success Stories
Discover how local colleges and universities are working with regional and local industry, improving transitions for K-12 students, and forging partnerships across their state to be successful in apprenticeship.
Expand Employer Base
Learn how Harper College expanded on their apprenticeship program footprint
Skilled Workforce
Learn how the University of New Hampshire became a workforce development resource
Building Talent
Learn about outreach strategies employed at Reynolds Community College
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is partnering with the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) to Expand Community College Apprenticeships. To learn more about this initiative and their apprenticeship participant colleges, visit the AACC website.
In addition, as part of the ECCA initiative, AACC created a Virtual Apprenticeship Network Toolkit. While high-quality tools about Registered Apprenticeship Programs for community colleges exist, few are compiled and organized specifically for community colleges. AACC has identified, organized, and, where necessary, created or customized tools for rapid adoption by community colleges.
