Eugene Scalia, President Trump’s choice for U.S. labor secretary, told a Senate committee on Thursday that he is aware of concerns raised about so-called industry-recognized apprenticeship programs (IRAPs) and that he would — much like…
There is widespread agreement that apprenticeship programs connected to community colleges are a great way for employers to attain qualified workers and for students to earn money while learning job skills and working toward a…
The number of people served by North Carolina’s apprenticeship program increased by almost one-third in fiscal year 2019, according to a report from the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS). Brian Longis communications director for…
Apprenticeships were a focus for federal officials — including acting U.S. Labor Secretary Patrick Pizzella — who last week updated the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) board of directors on various federal programs and…
DALLAS – The Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) took center stage Tuesday as it received a federal grant to start one of the first health-care apprenticeship programs in the country. Ellie Ashfordis associate editor…
ORLANDO, Fla. — The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is moving forward with its game plan to create 16,000 new apprenticeships over three years in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Matthew…
While The Trump administration’s 2020 budget proposal calls for deep cuts to discretionary spending overall, for postsecondary education it would continue to focus on efforts to improve career preparation, especially on the career and technical…
SAN DIEGO — Efforts to increase the number of apprenticeships in the U.S. are yielding results, according to federal officials. Matthew DembickiMatthew Dembicki edits Community College Daily and serves as associate vice president of communications…
SAN DIEGO — Apprenticeships and cybersecurity are two hot topics in the community college field. Now they appear to be crossing over as some employers look to apprenticeships to develop much-needed talent for cybersecurity jobs….
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) has partnered with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to launch a major initiative to dramatically increase the number of apprentices entering the workforce. Daily StaffCCDaily is published by…