Department of Labor Kicks Off Tenth Annual National Apprenticeship Week

WASHINGTON, DC – The US Division of Labor has introduced the beginning of National Apprenticeship Week, an annual occasion that showcases the methods Registered Apprenticeship improves profession pathways and expands US staff’ entry to good-paying jobs throughout industries. 

Engagement, Growth and Innovation

In its tenth 12 months, Nationwide Apprenticeship Week will embrace over 1,300 apprenticeship occasions, throughout all 50 states and US territories, and over 800 proclamations reflecting the theme, “Celebrating 10 Years of Engagement, Growth and Innovation.” These occasions and proclamations will concentrate on Registered Apprenticeship’s capability to deliver collectively key nationwide, regional, state and native stakeholders throughout the nation to fulfill crucial workforce wants and provides job seekers on-ramps to engaging profession pathways in high-growth, high-demand trade sectors akin to infrastructure, cybersecurity, healthcare, building and training. 

All through the week—which runs from Nov. 17-23—Registered Apprenticeship system companions will host occasions throughout the nation highlighting examples of partnership and collaboration throughout the nationwide system. The occasions will embrace employers, apprentices and graduates, community-based organizations, training and coaching suppliers, federal companions, trade associations, intermediaries, labor unions, state apprenticeship companies, apprenticeship graduates and contractors, Apprenticeship Ambassadors and the division’s Workplace of Apprenticeship. 

Milestone Celebration

Since its inception in 2015, greater than 1.4 million folks have participated in additional than 10,000 Nationwide Apprenticeship Week occasions, and over 1,800 proclamations have been issued in assist of Registered Apprenticeship. 

“Throughout this milestone tenth anniversary of Nationwide Apprenticeship Week, I name on our various companions all through the Nationwide Apprenticeship System to have a good time the profound ways in which Registered Apprenticeship has remodeled lives, empowered staff and strengthened communities,” stated Appearing Secretary of Labor Julie Su. “Now’s the time for all of us to construct partnerships with employers, promote the advantages of apprenticeship, and improve consciousness of Registered Apprenticeship alternatives to all communities, together with underrepresented teams, to create pathways to good jobs for all.” 

Deliberate Occasions

Throughout Nationwide Apprenticeship Week, and as a part of Youth and Younger Grownup Apprenticeship Day, the inaugural cohort of youth Apprentice Trailblazers will probably be acknowledged on the White Home for his or her contributions to increase, diversify and modernize Registered Apprenticeship. Trailblazers can even share their experiences on the division’s social media accounts utilizing the hashtag #TrailblazerTakeover.

On Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, the division will host a digital occasion launching the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Registered Apprenticeship Collaborative. By the collaborative, the division will work with leaders in larger training, enterprise, neighborhood and state apprenticeship companies to extend sharing, collaboration and partnership constructing throughout the HBCU community to develop profession pathways in new industries and increase equitable entry to Registered Apprenticeship alternatives. 

Discover a Nationwide Apprenticeship Week 2024 occasion close to you and learn to take part by visiting www.apprenticeship.gov/national-apprenticeship-week/events.