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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor issued new federal guidance aimed at making it easier for employers and organizations to create Registered Apprenticeship programs, a workforce training model …
Labor Department Moves to Speed Up Apprenticeship Approvals Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials have approved a new registered apprenticeship program designed to train workers for careers in multimedia production and related creative industries.
New Pa. Apprenticeship Opens Path to Media Careers Read More
What This Means for You The January jobs report shows 172,000 new private-sector jobs, including gains in construction trades. The Labor Department released a national framework to help workers build …
Labor Department Highlights Job Growth, AI Skills Plan, And $145 Million Apprenticeship Expansion Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Gov. Josh Shapiro today announced a new $3 million state investment to expand the Steamfitters Local Union 420 Training Center, a move state officials say will dramatically …
Shapiro Bets $3M on Apprentices as Steamfitters Program Set to Triple Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor on Wednesday opened a new national application portal for a $35.8 million incentive fund that will pay Registered Apprenticeship sponsors $3,500 for …
Labor Department Opens $35.8M Fund to Pay $3,500 per New Apprentice Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor announced a $98 million funding initiative designed to expand pre-apprenticeship programs and steer young Americans into high-demand industries as the Trump administration …
$98M Federal Push Aims to Fast-Track Youth Into High-Demand Careers Read More
WILLIAMSPORT, PA — Pennsylvania officials on Wednesday showcased a new bus maintenance technician apprenticeship at the Pennsylvania College of Technology, highlighting a $12.5 million statewide investment aimed at expanding job …
Shapiro Bets Big on Apprenticeships as New Bus Tech Program Revvs Up Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is pouring millions into hands-on job training as it expands apprenticeships in advanced manufacturing and tracks a labor market that continues to add jobs, even as …
Factory Skills Surge as Pennsylvania Bets Big on Apprenticeships Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Graduates of the Samuel Staten Sr. Pre-Apprenticeship Program (SSSPAP) received new work boots this week from Everybody Builds Philadelphia, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting diversity and opportunity …
Philadelphia Pre-Apprenticeship Graduates Receive Work Boots from Everybody Builds Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia Works has been awarded a $392,572 PAsmart grant by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry to develop CyberPath PA, a new registered apprenticeship program aimed at …
Philadelphia Works Secures Nearly $400K Grant to Launch Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program Read More