Apprenticeships For America @AppsForAmerica
Apprenticeships for America (AFA) is a nonprofit focused on scaling registered apprenticeships in the U.S. to the level experienced by other advanced economies. ApprenticeshipsForAmerica.org Washington, DC Joined March 2022-
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Why were student loan estimates off by $300 BILLION? Because ED keeps creating new benefits for borrowers without accounting for additional costs. forbes.com/sites/prestonc…
Workforce Policy Experts, Fortune 500 Employers, Leading Intermediaries Join National Effort To Expand Apprenticeships ow.ly/2qQV30sjzbS #HRTech #HRNews #HumanResources #HRTechNews @AppsForAmerica
Proud to have @NewAmericaLabor on board!
Proud to have @NewAmericaLabor on board!
Delighted to share that our CIO @yscaira will be joining @AppsForAmerica's Advisory Council! Scaling #apprenticeships nationwide will take a collective effort that includes #workforce policymakers, employers, intermediaries, and researchers. More: prnewswire.com/news-releases/…
We are proud to announce that so many distinguished #workforce and #apprenticeships leaders from across the nation have joined our effort to create new pathways to economic opportunity. Please read more about our new Advisory Council: prn.to/3woOnrv
California leading the way once again: "63% of [California] respondents said multiple pathways, including college and apprenticeships, can help achieve a successful and profitable career, compared with 33% who said four-year degrees were needed." latimes.com/california/sto…
Our apprentices are finding their passion, building confidence and entering the #workforce with a relevant, #jobready skill set. Learn more about how our modern #youthapprenticeship program can multiply post-secondary opportunities for young people at the link in our bio. 👉🏽
One result of underemployment of college grads: overeducated, frustrated frontline workers organizing unions. nyti.ms/3vRCQRg
Why doesn't the IRS launch a massive apprenticeship program? washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/…
“It’s not just a skills gap – it’s an experience gap.” -@ryancraigap #asugsvsummit
I grew up in construction. It's what I knew. For kids who aren't like me, better apprenticeship and skills training programs could open doors to opportunities and make the American dream possible for even more people.
Proud to support launch of Apprenticeships for America, a new national non-profit focused on the critical role of intermediaries in organizing and running apprenticeship programs. apprenticeshipsforamerica.org Covered this morning in The Job: getrevue.co/profile/the-jo…

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