National Apprenticeship Week

We’re now in the full swing of fall which means our country’s celebration of apprenticeships is quickly approaching! During the week of November 11 – 18, thousands of events will be held across the entire country with total attendance estimated to surpass 100,000.

National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is the nationwide celebration established by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) in 2014 to celebrate the tremendous impact that apprenticeships have in shaping America’s workforce and the economy of the future.

Over the course of NAW, leaders in business, labor, education, and other invaluable partners the opportunity to showcase the programs, facilities, and apprentices in their community. From apprenticeship graduations, business open houses, high school career fairs, skills competitions and industry roundtables to submitting a proclamation supporting NAW and apprenticeships – there are several ways to participate. Coming off an amazing 2018 NAW, the biggest yet, 2019’s celebration promises to exceed all expectations!

How can I get involved and showcase my program and apprentices you ask? As a proud sponsor and supporter of National Apprenticeship Week, OJT.com is dedicated to ensuring every apprenticeship sponsor and provider has all of the necessary information, as well as support to execute a successful event. Which is why in addition to providing instant access to the DOL’s National Apprenticeship Week Planning

https://www.apprenticeship.gov/national-apprenticeship-week

https://www.apprenticeship.gov/national-apprenticeship-week

Here’s a snap shot of some of the National Apprenticeship Week events from across the country:

The Arkansas Department of Workforce Services organized an educational forum for business owners and leaders to learn about apprenticeship programs.

The Digital Creative Institute in partnership with the Department of Labor and the Texas Workforce Commission, announced the first digital marketing apprenticeship program in the nation. Hosting a digital tech workforce panel featuring the San Antonio Business Journal and local employers.

Bombardier launched its aerospace apprenticeship program, which is the first registered program of its kind in West Virginia, at a signing ceremony with county, state and federal officials.

Apprenti, an apprenticeship program of the Washington Technology Industry Association Workforce Institute, held events to celebrate the launch of its registered tech apprenticeship program in two new markets. As well as held its inaugural graduation in Seattle, Washington celebrating 48 graduating apprentices.

The University System of Georgia and the Department of Labor jointly signed the first-ever Registered Apprenticeship Standards in Cybersecurity which will be managed by Georgia FinTech Academy.