Apprenticeship
A Doorway Into Healthcare: How One Apprenticeship Created Pathways for People and a System
Tuesday, Feb 03, 2026
MUSC Health’s Patient Care Technician Apprenticeship demonstrates how paid, supportive, learn-and-earn pathways can remove barriers to healthcare careers while building a sustainable workforce pipeline that advances individuals like Ally and…
EP 17: A BIG STEP Forward: Preparing Talent for Apprenticeship Success
Thursday, Jan 22, 2026
Lindsay Blumer, President and CEO of WRTP | BIG STEP, shares why apprenticeship readiness matters now, highlighting how earn-and-learn models create equitable, industry-led pathways while strengthening talent pipelines for both…
Earn Your CWDP Through Registered Apprenticeship
Friday, Jan 09, 2026
A U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship for Workforce Development Professional now provides a direct pathway to earning the Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP). This integrated model blends real-world workforce…
New Federal Plan Highlights Framework for Building the Future Workforce
Tuesday, Aug 19, 2025
The U.S. Departments of Labor, Commerce, and Education have released America’s Talent Strategy: Building the Workforce for the Golden Age. The plan outlines five pillars—industry-driven strategies, worker mobility, integrated systems,…
From Uncertainty to Opportunity: A Veteran’s Journey to Lockheed Martin
Tuesday, Aug 12, 2025
William Bivens Jr., a disabled veteran unsure of his next steps, took a chance on CobbWorks’ PowerUp! pre-apprenticeship program. With hands-on training and support from WorkSource Cobb, he completed the…
NAWDP Serves as Partner in National Institute for Work and Learning (NIWL) Apprenticeships
Thursday, Apr 17, 2025
NAWDP partners with FHI 360’s NIWL to expand apprenticeships in the care economy. Through programs like YDPA, they’re building skilled talent pipelines and advancing workforce solutions nationwide.
EP03: Adulting for Beginners: Leading Youth in Workforce (LIVE from the 2024 NAWDP Youth Symposium) Part 1
Monday, Dec 09, 2024
Welcome to LIVE from the 2024 NAWDP Youth Symposium - Part 1, a special two-part podcast series recorded straight from this year's NAWDP Youth Symposium.
Southeast KANSASWORKS Puts Career Advisors Through Registered Apprenticeship Program
Friday, Aug 09, 2024
Southeast KANSASWORKS launched a Workforce Professional Registered Apprenticeship using NAWDP standards. Staff gain skills, mentorship, and a CWDP credential with a raise. This program builds confidence and advances workforce careers.
Missouri Leads the Way: Launches Innovative Apprenticeship Program for Job Center Staff
Thursday, Mar 07, 2024
Missouri’s Office of Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning launched a registered apprenticeship program for Job Center staff, combining on-the-job training with the CWDP credential to boost skills, confidence, and retention.
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