Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship programs continue to grow in popularity as North America confronts a significant skills shortage and the increasing cost of postsecondary education. Look to these quick references as a support tool for apprenticeship program coordinators, trustees and directors.
Institute for Apprenticeship, Training and Education Programs
As we emerge from the pandemic, demand for skilled workers continues to increase throughout North America, partly due to a focus on infrastructure investment and workforce development initiatives. At the same time, the high cost of postsecondary education and rising student loan debt are driving conversations about alternative pathways to prosperity. In this environment, the outlook for a career in the trades has never been brighter. But challenges remain for those who manage apprenticeship programs.
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Learn MoreApprenticeship Program Answer Guide
This online resource is designed to be a quick reference for apprenticeship program coordinators, trustees and directors, and other interested constituents whenever a question arises. With a focus on practicality, the guide addresses apprenticeship program topics from top to bottom, with subjects ranging from recruiting to audits to trends and more. Looking for a specific question? Access the Guide outline here.
Learn MoreTop Trends in Apprenticeship Programs 2024 Survey Report
The Foundation has conducted a biennial survey of training programs across the U.S. and Canada since 2010. The 2024 edition of the survey examines the challenges faced by programs and apprentices, recruitment and retention initiatives, life skills initiatives, program marketing strategies, and the prevalence of mental health and substance use disorder issues within apprenticeship programs as well as the support available to current apprentices.
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ApprenticeshipUSA
- ApprenticeshipUSA National Apprenticeship Week
- ApprenticeshipUSA Partner Finder/Sponsors Website
- ApprenticeshipUSA Regional Office Contact Information
- ApprenticeshipUSA State Apprenticeship Agencies Contact Information
- US Department of Labor
- US Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration
- US Department of Labor Blog - Apprenticeship
Provincial/Territorial Apprenticeship Sites
- Alberta—Apprenticeship and Industry Training
- Manitoba—Apprenticeship Manitoba
- New Brunswick—Apprenticeship and Trades
- Newfoundland and Labrador—Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division
- Northwest Territories—Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification Program
- Nova Scotia—Apprenticeship Agency
- Nunavut—Apprenticeship Trade and Occupations Certification
- Ontario—Employment Ontario
- Prince Edward Island—Apprenticeship Training and Certification
- Quebec—Workplace Apprenticeship
- Saskatchewan—Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission
- Yukon—Apprentices & Trades
Articles
- Moving to the Next Level: Accreditation for Registered Apprenticeship Programs (Benefits Magazine, May/June 2024)
- Benefit Trends: Apprenticeship Programs (Plans & Trusts, March/April 2024)
- The Rise of Women Working in the Trades (Plans & Trusts, September/October 2023)
- Apprenticeship Training to Close the Skills Gap: A Clear Path to Success (Plans & Trusts, March/April 2023)
- A Case of Continuous Improvement in IBEW Apprenticeship Training: Bridging the Skills Gap (Benefits Magazine, January/February 2023)
- What's Working: A Colorful Approach to Life Skills Training (Benefits Magazine, November/December 2022)
- In the Know: Embracing STEM in Indigenous Communities (Plans & Trusts, September/October 2022)
- Successful Mentoring for Apprentices (Plans & Trusts, May/June 2022)
- Quick Look: Apprenticeship Program Trends (Plans & Trusts, March/April 2022)
- Special Feature: Exploring the Causes and Consequences of Traumatic Brain Injuries (Plans & Trusts, January/February 2022)
Additional Resources
- Legislative Tracker (U.S.)
- Regulatory Updates
- Canadian Legislative Scorecard
- Sample Documents
- Chapter 25 - Apprenticeship and Training Funds, from the Trustee Handbook: A Guide to Labor-Management Employee Benefit Plans (8th edition)
- Opportunities for Connecting Secondary Career and Technical Education (CTE) Students and Apprenticeship Programs (U.S. Department of Education, June 2017)
- Promoting Worker Mental Health and Well-being - Mental Health Training Module for Plan Sponsors (U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Apprenticeship's Registered Apprenticeship Academy, August 2024)
- Prioritizing Your Mental Health and Well-being - Mental Health Training Module for Apprentices (U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Apprenticeship's Registered Apprenticeship Academy, August 2024)
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