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Apprenticeship By State Jobs For The Future (JFF)
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As Registered Apprenticeship gains momentum around the country, more and more employers, high schools, colleges, and community-based organizations are interested in delivering apprenticeships. But organizations that are new to apprenticeship often don’t know where to start or what’s required.
This podcast series will point you in the right direction. Hear experts describe the ins and outs of Registered Apprenticeship, including how the registration process helps ensure that apprentices from all backgrounds can succeed.
Join Louisiana’s former apprenticeship director, Joseph Hollins, as he talks with the people leading State Apprenticeship Agencies across the country. They discuss the first steps in developing a Registered Apprenticeship and when to connect with their state’s apprenticeship agency. They also cover strategies for expanding programs for both in-school and out-of-school youth and share what makes each state stand out.
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COVID-19 Special Episode
In this special episode of Apprenticeship by State, host Joseph Hollins speaks with 7 apprenticeship directors across the country about the COVID-19 pandemic, its implications on apprenticeship systems across the United States, and how these states have been pivoting to respond to the moment:Eric Ramsay of PennsylvaniaJosh Johnson of WisconsinPatricia Morrison of VirginiaEric Rood of CaliforniaKathryn Castelloes of North CarolinaKatrina Vigil of New MexicoJohn Akin with Supervisor Rick Martagon of Minnesota about the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the registered apprenticeship system
[01:52] The business community needs to be partners in workplace safety to protect workers.[02:50] Will the hit on the economy undo the progress made with growing apprenticeship programs?[03:53] Dealing with pandemic layoffs.[05:25] Life after the pandemic: where Registered Apprenticeship can support the displaced workforce.[09:13] In-Demand – Health Care: How to position contact tracers for long-term healthcare careers.[09:53] In-Demand – Cybersecurity apprenticeship programs.[10:43] Changing how the apprenticeship system works, from administration to delivery.[11:55] On-the-job training and instruction delivery in the era of social distancing.[16:23] The positive long-term lessons of COVID for the apprenticeship system. -
Willie Higgins │ Arizona
In this episode of JFF's Apprenticeship by State, Joseph speaks with Willie Higgins, the Apprenticeship Director of Arizona.
[00:57] Get to know Arizona’s agency of apprenticeship.[09:00] Employer’s first steps.[12:06] Approval timeline.[21:22] Pre-apprenticeship.[24:56] In-school youth apprenticeship.[31:18] Opportunity youth. -
John Aiken │ Minnesota
In this episode of JFF's Apprenticeship by State, Joseph speaks with Minnesota’s John Aiken, state apprenticeship director, and Rick Martagon, apprenticeship supervisor.
[00:30] Get to know Minnesota’s apprenticeship agency[10:51] Starting an apprenticeship program[17:14] Process and timeline for approval[27:45] In-school youth apprenticeship[37:30] Pre-apprenticeship[41:26] Opportunity youth -
Katrina Vigil │ New Mexico
In this episode of JFF's Apprenticeship by State, Joseph speaks with Katrina Vigil, State Apprenticeship Director of New Mexico.
[00:30] Get to know New Mexico’s State Apprenticeship Office[17:43] Registration approval process and timeline[18:50] Katrina talks about what her office has done to streamline the process.[25:07] Pre-apprenticeship[28:44] In-school youth apprenticeship[33:22] Opportunity youth -
Kathryn Castelloes │ North Carolina
In this episode of JFF's Apprenticeship by State, Joseph speaks with Kathryn Castelloes, State Director of Apprenticeship in North Carolina.
[01:05] Get to know North Carolina’s apprenticeship agency[11:15] Registration process and timeline[15:58] Pre-Apprenticeship and in-school youth apprenticeship[29:53] Opportunity youth -
Eric Rood │ California
In this episode of JFF's Apprenticeship by State, Joseph speaks with Eric Rood, the Chief of the Division of Apprenticeship Standards at California.
[01:06] Get to know California’s Division of Apprenticeship Standards[19:30] Registration process and timeline[28:56] In-school youth apprenticeship[39:20] Pre-apprenticeship[47:15] Opportunity youth