Registered apprenticeship: Latest News, Top Stories & Analysis

Labor Department Moves to Speed Up Apprenticeship Approvals

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

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 …

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Labor Department Highlights Job Growth, AI Skills Plan, And $145 Million Apprenticeship Expansion

February 16, 2026February 15, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

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 …