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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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