Apprenticeships Aren't Just for Welders Anymore
Victor Gutierrez was working his way through community college by balancing two dead-end jobs when he heard about an apprenticeship that would enable him to finish his coursework while earning a paycheck. "It fit perfectly," he said. But Mr.…
Read MoreEmployers 'Unlocking the Potential' of Apprenticeship for White-Collar Jobs
The Hartford welcomed 20 apprentices to its claims operations in May, with plans to bring 200 apprentices aboard by 2020. The Connecticut-based property and casualty insurance company is the latest example of an organization offering on-the-job paid…
Read MoreGovernor signs apprenticeship tax credit program bill
Gov. Steve Bullock held a ceremonial bill signing in Great Falls on Thursday for his apprenticeship tax credit program, which he hopes will encourage businesses to grow, create jobs and build employee skills. "Small businesses are the heart of…
Read MoreFranklin Apprenticeships™ Launches New Consulting and Capacity Building Programs to Modernize American Apprenticeships
Franklin Apprenticeships, a U.S. based consulting and capacity building firm dedicated solely to delivering on the promise for U.S. expansion of Apprenticeship Programs, announced today the official launch of its company. Aiming to modernize…
Read MoreCharter Expands Broadband Technician Program for Veterans
Charter said it is expanding its five-state Broadband Technician Apprenticeship Program to its entire 41-state footprint. The program, designed to employ veterans, includes both physical and digital classroom training, as well as on-the-job training…
Read MoreFour-year college not for you? There are many pathways to career success
When he wasn't studying for the high school diploma he'll get next Friday, 17-year-old Alvaro Soria of Toppenish was helping build a home for Habitat for Humanity. The work is part of the YouthBuild program, which provides job training in…
Read MoreIncreased Focus On Apprenticeships Good For Workforce
Graphic designer. Baker. Firefighter. Customer service representative. They may not be occupations that readily come to mind as candidates for apprenticeships, but they're among a myriad of possibilities that Evelyn Szpliet, the Northwest Michigan…
Read more