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Ball State University to Play Major Role in First-Of-Its-Kind Apprenticeship Supporting Indiana Educator Pipeline
Ball State University will play a major role in a first-of-its-kind program in the nation centered on special education after the recent federal approval of a state registered apprenticeship supporting the educator pipeline.
The Future of Workforce: Pre-Apprenticeships Enhances Local 166 as Students Learn Life Skills
The United Association of Plumbers, Steamfitters, HVAC Service Technicians Local 166 out of Fort Wayne, Indiana is thriving. Local 166 heads into its second year of offering pre-apprenticeship programs to the youth of one of the14 Northeast Indiana counties it oversees.
Expected Retirement Surge Addressed Through “Earn While You Learn” Apprenticeship Program
Water and wastewater operations specialists play an important role in providing communities with clean drinking water. However, in an industry that expects to see nearly 50 percent of its professionals retiring in the next five years, aggressive steps must be taken to ensure the next generation of skilled workers are properly trained and in place.
Empowering Women through Apprenticeships: A Pathway to Success in Education
Apprenticeships are often associated with traditional trade industries such as construction and manufacturing, but innovative programs are reshaping the landscape through engagement with new sectors such as healthcare, education, and human services.
Indiana Plan Provides Pre-Apprenticeship Exposure to Construction Trade Careers
During his U.S. presidential term throughout most of the 1960s, Lyndon B. Johnson worked hard to ensure individuals pursuing employment opportunities, no matter the field, would not be discriminated against based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.