Apprenticeship for All Podcast Series Join the Partnership on Inclusive Apprenticeship (PIA) and human resources blog Workology.com to explore how inclusive apprenticeship programs are increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Currently, there are 8 podcasts in the series. All episodes include a transcript. Source: Partnership on Inclusive Apprenticeship Link: inclusiveapprenticeship.org/resources/apprenticeship-for-all-podcast
Clean Energy Spotlight: Building Inclusive Apprenticeships in the Clean Energy Sector Listen to the podcast or read the transcript. Clean energy includes positions in the solar, electric vehicle manufacturing, wind, and energy efficiency sectors. The spotlight offers information and resources for employers to hire and train, including people with disabilities and other underserved individuals, to build a pipeline of skilled workers for their workforces. Source: Partnership on Inclusive Apprenticeship Link: inclusiveapprenticeship.org/clean-energy-spotlight
The Value of Inclusive Apprenticeships Source: Partnership on Inclusive Apprenticeship Link: inclusiveapprenticeship.org/the-value-of-inclusive-apprenticeships
How Apprenticeship Promotes Diversity Source: Partnership on Inclusive Apprenticeship Link: apprenticeship.gov/employers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-apprenticeship
Apprenticeship.gov Apprenticeship.gov is the one-stop source to connect career seekers, employers, and education partners with apprenticeship resources. Discover apprenticeships across industries, how programs are started by employers, and how to become an apprentice. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Link: apprenticeship.gov
National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) Now in its seventh year, this nationwide celebration gives businesses, communities, and educators the opportunity to showcase their apprenticeship programs and apprentices while providing valuable information to career seekers. NAW 2021 will be held November 15-21, 2021. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Link: apprenticeship.gov/national-apprenticeship-week
Apprenticeship and Disability Resources Includes videos, inclusion guides, a toolkit and more resources for workers, educators, and employers. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) Link: dol.gov/agencies/odep/program-areas/apprenticeship
#ApprenticeshipWorks Video Series Source: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) Link: dol.gov/agencies/odep/program-areas/apprenticeship/videos
Future of Work Podcasts Series Join PEAT and leading HR blog Workology.com to explore how emerging technology trends in the workplace are impacting people with disabilities. Source: Partnership on Employment and Assistive Technology (PEAT) Link: peatworks.org/futureofwork/future-of-work-podcast
Apprentice Partnership Resources National Disability Institute (NDI) is developing partnerships with their workforce colleagues across the country to pilot apprenticeship programs in select states. Source: National Disability Institute (NDI) Link: nationaldisabilityinstitute.org/employment/apprenticeships
Resources for Educators, Families and Service Providers
High School and Middle School Apprenticeship Information on youth apprenticeship programs for high school and middle school students. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Link: apprenticeship.gov/educators/high-school-and-middle-school
Apprenticeship Partner Finder Partner Finder can connect you with the right partners to help you design, develop, or enhance your apprenticeship program. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Link: apprenticeship.gov/partner-finder
State Apprenticeship Information Provides information about state apprenticeship programs and contact information for state departments of labor. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Link: careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/EmploymentAndTraining/find-apprenticeship-offices.aspx
Jobs of the Future Introduce students in Grades 6-8 to apprenticeships and careers with these resources. Source: Scholastic Link: scholastic.com/jobsofthefuture/index.html
Apprenticeship Resources for Families and Youth Source: National Resources for Access, Independence, Self-Determination and Employment (RAISE) Technical Assistance Center Link: raisecenter.org/partner-pti-youth-family-resources/apprenticeship
FASTPORT This Department of Labor apprenticeship partner is sponsoring a pilot program to provide American Sign Language training to Commercial Truck Driving Instructors in Texas. The program helps deaf students thrive in transportation jobs. FASTPORT also offers military veteran-focused job programs. They also connect workers to Registered Apprenticeship programs in Transportation, Distribution and Logistics, Cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence. Link: fastport.com
Shenandoah Valley Workforce Development Board They expanded apprenticeships in Virginia through partnership with a vocational rehabilitation center to support a manufacturing pre-apprenticeship program for individuals with disabilities. Link: vcwvalley.com/employer-services/apprenticeships
Apprenticeship Inclusion Models (AIM) This two-year (2019-2020) initiative expanded pathways for youth and adults with disabilities into high-demand, lucrative careers by developing and testing new recruitment and retention strategies with employers, labor, and apprenticeship programs. AIM was a project of the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy. Source: Department of Labor Link: www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/program-areas/individuals/youth/inclusive-apprenticeship
