Skilled labor is in short supply, apprenticeships and lifelong learning can help | Fox Business
Posted on January 20, 2019 Leave a Comment
Demand for skilled labor is at record highs.
— Read on www.foxbusiness.com/economy/bringing-back-the-art-of-apprenticeship-lifelong-learning
Wolf Announces Funding for Training Workers at Bosch Rexroth Corp.
Posted on January 19, 2019 Leave a Comment
Governor Wolf announced the approval of a new apprenticeship grant to Bosch Rexroth Corporation, an engineering company located in Bethlehem that supports mechanical and plant engineering challenges around the world.
— Read on www.governor.pa.gov/governor-wolf-announces-funding-provide-skills-training-next-generation-workers-bosch-rexroth-corporation/
High School Apprenticeships: A New Path to Prosperity | Intellectual Takeout
Posted on January 19, 2019 Leave a Comment
A high school apprenticeship program in North Carolina shows we might be going at higher education the wrong way.
— Read on www.intellectualtakeout.org/blog/high-school-apprenticeships-new-path-prosperity
Betsy DeVos’ bet on boot camps
Posted on January 17, 2019 Leave a Comment
Comments please!!!!
Why the Department of Education wants to get behind an increasingly popular—but unaccredited—new style of education.
— Read on www.politico.com/agenda/story/2019/01/16/coding-bootcamps-job-training-000869
Trump Apprenticeship Program: Some Answers, Many Questions
Posted on January 16, 2019 Leave a Comment
IRAPs are a sure fire way of devaluing the brand of Apprenticeships. In all developing countries that have a desire to increase apprenticeships, we see “watered down” options that lead to more confusion. This sadly will be the same. It is in essence re badging incumbent worker training with the lack of control and quality assurance that it will bring.
Quantity over quality… I’m so glad that unions and other respected organisations are trying to take an informed stand. I am with you!!
Labor Department information about its new nationwide apprenticeship program has unions and trade groups apprehensive.
— Read on news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/trump-apprenticeship-program-some-answers-many-questions-3
Online learning fails to deliver, finds report aimed at discouraging politicians from deregulating
Posted on January 16, 2019 Leave a Comment
Fully online programs widen achievement gaps and often are unaffordable, says report seeking to discourage politicians from pulling back on federal policy protections.
— Read on www.insidehighered.com/digital-learning/article/2019/01/16/online-learning-fails-deliver-finds-report-aimed-discouraging
Bringing tech careers, not just jobs, to rural America | WorkingNation
Posted on January 14, 2019 Leave a Comment
Bringing tech careers, not just jobs, to rural America | WorkingNation
— Read on workingnation.com/bringing-tech-careers-rural-america/amp/
Let’s quit brainwashing kids that it’s a college degree or nothing | Chicago Sun-Times
Posted on January 12, 2019 Leave a Comment
The word is getting out!! What word is that Paul?? APPRENTICESHIPS!!!
Www.opneforapprenticeships.com
Www.Tranzedapprenticeships.com
I’m seeing more students with William’s dilemma, who are funneled to my classroom for lack of better options.
— Read on chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/lets-quit-brainwashing-kids-that-its-a-college-degree-or-nothing/
Wolf Reaffirms Pledge to Good Jobs, Skilled Workforce in Second Term
Posted on January 8, 2019 Leave a Comment
Governor Tom Wolf is working to create family-sustaining jobs and bring businesses to the commonwealth. With new and innovative investments in job training, apprenticeships, and partnerships with the private sector, the state is preparing workers for good jobs in growing careers that will strengthen our economy.
— Read on www.governor.pa.gov/governor-wolf-reaffirms-commitment-to-good-jobs-skilled-workforce-in-second-term/
‘The biggest battle in all of this is intellectual snobbery’ – Apprenticeships and Skills Minister | PoliticsHome.com
Posted on January 20, 2019 Leave a Comment
Minister of State for Apprenticeships and Skills Anne Milton MP was joined by Chair of the Education Select Committee Robert Halfon MP at a fringe meeting hosted by the Apprenticeships Forum at the Conservative party conference.
— Read on www.politicshome.com/news/uk/education/apprenticeships/opinion/apprenticeships-forum/98818/‘-biggest-battle-all