Virtual
Thursday, July 30, 2020 3:00 PM ~ 4:00 PM ET
With today’s rapidly changing economy it is more important than ever to prepare workers to fill existing jobs as well as the jobs of the future. Apprenticeships, both registered or industry recognized, allow students to earn while they learn in careers as well as potentially assist in sustaining some of the work and programs within the America’s Promise grant.
Description
This webinar will provide an overview of apprenticeships and their importance in today’s workforce as well as highlight the role of the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship. An America’s Promise grantee, who offers an apprenticeship program, will share lessons learned.
Who Should Attend:
Who Should Attend:
- Grantee primary programmatic point of contact and other appropriate grant program staff.
Moderator(s)
Gregory Scheib, Workforce Analyst, Division of Strategic Investments, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
John Dyer, Technical Assistance Coach, American Association of Community Colleges
Presenter(s)
Amy Meyer, Program Director, United Way of Central Iowa
Lindsay Fett, Human Resources Manager, Broadlawns Medical Center
Michelle Mills-Ajayi, Program Analyst, Office of Apprenticeship, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
