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Empowering Futures: Youth Apprenticeships Reimagined

Brian Crouse — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 17:59:17 +0000

By Andy McHaffie
How can we enhance the success of youth apprenticeships and attract students from diverse demographics and backgrounds? In a climate where many students are reconsidering traditional college paths, integrating degrees into apprenticeships might hold the key. Yet, for this to materialize, adjustments to various facets of apprenticeship …

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New apprenticeship program will train 1,500 healthcare workers in Missouri

Brian Crouse — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 20:41:12 +0000

A new program through the Missouri Chamber Foundation will help meet the growing demand for health care workers by training up to 1,500 apprentices across the state.

The Missouri Chamber Foundation has launched the Industry-Driven Healthcare Apprenticeship Program thanks to a $3 million American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant …

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St. Joseph – A community that comes together for youth

Brian Crouse — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 17:18:09 +0000

Guest Author, Clara Liles, Apprenticeship Coordinator, Hillyard Technical Center

The Northwest Missouri Regional Youth Apprenticeship program is the epitome of how true collaboration within a community can enhance education as well as reap rewards for the local economy. The program initiated out of the Workforce Alliance efforts between the …

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Apprenticeships in sewing bring a unique career pathway

Brian Crouse — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 21:09:31 +0000

Guest Author, Linnca Stevens, Operations Manager / Co Founder, The Sewing Labs

The Sewing Labs Robert Lackie instructs apprentices on fabric layout.

I recently read a book titled “Shop Class as Soulcraft: An inquiry into the Value of Work” by
Matthew Crawford. This book explores the differences between office work …

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Missouri Chamber’s Tech IT Grant Growing Tech Talent One Apprentice at a Time

Brian Crouse — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 15:09:59 +0000

More than 2,000 apprentices have been trained through a training program led by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

In 2020, the Missouri Chamber earned a $6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to expand apprenticeships in support of our state’s fast-growing technology industry. Since that time, the …

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Yeah, WE Built That!

Cynthia Walker — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:20:47 +0000

According to the 2020 St. Louis Economic Workforce Report, women make up 51% of the workforce, yet nationally only 4% account for the construction industry. The Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development-Missouri Apprenticeship Team recently reported that 8% of Missouri’s apprentices are women. In the past, it has been …

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Pre-Apprenticeship Funding

Jeanna Caldwell — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 22:20:00 +0000

In February 2021, the Office of Workforce Development launched an initiative to fund pre-apprenticeship programs throughout the state.

A $1 million investment of federal funds will be used to create pre-apprenticeship opportunities, supporting pathways to Registered Apprenticeships.

Community colleges, local workforce development boards, career and technical education programs, and some …

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Inside Missouri’s Apprenticeship Revolution

Shawna Scott — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:40:38 +0000

Apprenticeships are booming in Missouri. As Missouri businesses continue to search for the skilled workforce they need, more organizations are turning to this time tested — yet suddenly cutting-edge — training tool.

Although apprenticeships are commonly associated with skilled trades like construction, today’s apprenticeships exist in nearly every industry — …

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Missouri Apprentice Regional Resources

Brian Crouse — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:53:37 +0000

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Did you know Missouri Apprentice Connect is website is full of resources? While you are searching for an apprenticeships you may find that the appropriate opportunity exists outside of your region or that you need more support to be able to access the training you need. The resources provided are …

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