The U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship recognizes net.America as an Apprenticeship Ambassador

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Office of Apprenticeship recognizes The net.America Corporation (net.America) as an Apprenticeship Ambassador. This new partnership means net.America will serve as a champion in promoting,
expanding and diversifying Registered Apprenticeship Programs and thus supporting the department’s mission of strengthening our nation’s workforce. As an Apprenticeship Ambassador, net.America will partner with DOL to support the
department’s goals of modernizing Registered Apprenticeships; increasing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in Registered Apprenticeship Programs; engaging industry in new and emerging sectors; and expanding pre-apprenticeship, youth apprenticeship, and degree apprenticeships.

Clare Razaq-Hines, President and CEO of net.America explains, “net.America is honored to be an Apprenticeship Ambassador, solving real business needs of U.S. employers through the creation and expansion of registered apprenticeships. Registered Apprenticeship is the best earn-and-learn model with seamless career pathways enabling apprentices to progress in career and education while enhancing retention and reducing training costs of employers.”

This designation showcases net.America’s growth and commitment as a DOL contracted industry intermediary for the youth and traditional apprenticeships. Currently, net.America supports Registered Apprenticeship Programs in healthcare, information technology, and energy sectors. They serve as a conduit between the Office of Apprenticeship and career seekers, employers, educational institutions, training providers, faith-based and community-based organizations supporting the creation of new Registered Apprenticeship Programs and expansion of existing programs at the regional and national level.

To learn more about DOL’s Apprenticeship Ambassador Initiative, visit www.apprenticeship.gov/apprenticeship-ambassador-initiative

AppCon2.0: Beyond the Status Quo in Apprenticeships

The net.America Corporation is proud to participate in National Apprenticeship Week, November 15 to 18, 2021. National Apprenticeship Week aims to highlight the exceptional work being done by employers and apprentices across the country.

AppCon2.0: Beyond the Status Quo in Apprenticeships, a virtual expo open to career seekers, employers, and the workforce development community, provides an excellent opportunity to celebrate and bring the apprenticeship community together. The week will shine a light on the positive differences that apprenticeships can make to individuals, employers, and to the wider economy. The event will also showcase how apprenticeships have helped employers of all sizes, and people of all ages and backgrounds.

Whether you’re considering offering an apprenticeship or you want more information to help you with a current apprentice, AppCon2.0 will provide answers, guidance, and resources.

Attendees can register for this event by visiting https://hopin.com/events/appcon-2021

The net.America Corporation is hosting a 3-day Webinar Series, Health Convening 2020, during National Apprenticeship Week

November 2, 2020 UPPER MARLBORO, MD—The net.America Corporation (net.America) is hosting a 3-day webinar series during National Apprenticeship Week, Health Convening 2020, on November 10th, 12th and 13th, 9:00 – 11:00 am each day.  net.America will lead discussions around what is occurring in the healthcare workforce environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic and how Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) are needed to bridge the gaps between future workforce and employers even more now, due to current global challenges especially in socio-economic populations and education industries.  Attendees can register for this event at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/health-convening-2020-tickets-127036572809.

The conversation topics include:

Day One – November 10, 2020 Registered Apprenticeships: Bridging the Gap in Long-Term Care

Day Two – November 12, 2020 Emerging Technologies in Healthcare

Day Three – November 13, 2020 Emerging Trends and Current Occupations in Youth apprenticeships; Career Pathways and Possibilities

Industry stakeholders, employers, educators, and career seekers are encouraged to attend.  This conference is part of net.America’s Youth Apprenticeship Intermediary contract efforts with the U.S. DOL and is geared toward DOL’s goal to bring awareness to Youth Apprenticeships, Registered Apprenticeship Programs and demystifying our former understanding of traditional apprenticeship programs.

net.America is an Industry Intermediary and key player in both the youth apprenticeship sector, focusing on ages 16-21, as well as in the broader apprenticeship initiative, expanding RAPs for ages up to 24 years old.  Future is Health is our youth-focused program and more information can be found at www.futureishealth.com.  Please follow us on twitter @futureishealth.

net.America awarded its first OASIS SB Pool 1 task order, providing Grants Management Internal Controls Support for Federal Emergency Management Administration, Grants Program Directorate

Upper Marlboro, MD, September 30, 2020 — U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA), Grants Program Directorate (GPD) awarded The net.America Corporation (net.America) with a $4M contract for Grants Management Internal Controls. This is the first task order issued under its Prime Contract under the GSA OASIS SB Pool 1(WOSB) vehicle.

Under this contract, net.America will be part of an integrated team, participating with Federal employees and other contractors to support and provide GPD with implementing strategic and tactical goals and objectives related to its Grant’s Programs. Our team will leverage its assessment expertise, financial and programmatic knowledge, to support the Agency with Grants Roadmap continuous improvement, Technical & Project Management; Grants Assessment Planning; and Corrective Action Planning Support.

“This is fantastic! We had been locked out of many opportunities at FEMA until we were able to on-ramp onto the OASIS contract, so I am absolutely delighted to be back supporting the Grants Program Directorate.” Clare Razaq-Hines, President and Chief Executive Officer, net.America.

net.America wins $10.5M DOL contract for Expansion of Registered Apprenticeship Programs through Industry Intermediaries

Upper Marlboro, MD, September 28, 2020 — U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration, Office of Apprenticeship awards The net.America Corporation (net.America) with $10.5M contract for the Expansion of Registered Apprenticeship Programs through Industry Intermediaries.  As an Industry Intermediary, net.America’s role and commitment is to launch, promote, and expand multi-employer Registered Apprenticeship models that shall: 1) scale Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) expansion opportunities in high-growth industries (Healthcare, Health IT and Energy sectors, specifically) that have not traditionally used apprenticeship to meet employer and sector needs; 2) increase the percentage of Registered Apprenticeship opportunities for under- represented populations (persons with disabilities, women, Veterans, persons currently or formerly incarcerated, youth, minorities) ; and 3) leverage Registered Apprenticeship stakeholder resources to support the long-term sustainability of programs developed through this initiative.

This is net.America’s second Industry Intermediary contract following the Youth Apprenticeship Intermediary contract focused on youth ages 16-21 in the Healthcare Industry.  You can find out more on this effort at futureishealth.com and can reach out to us at info@futureishealth.com for inquiries.

“It’s an honor to partner with DOL again, on this top priority apprenticeship initiative that will have lifetime impacts on students’ lives and the American workforce, as a whole. We look forward to solidifying our name in the Apprenticeship Expansion industry”, says Clare Razaq-Hines, President and CEO of net.America.

GSA awards net.America with OASIS SB contract

Upper Marlboro, MD, February 18, 2020 — The net.America Corporation (net.America) is ecstatic to announce that it has been awarded an OASIS SB Pool 1 contract. “We are very excited to be amongst this enviable group of vetted companies and one of 16 top-ranked Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) offers GSA received”, says President/CEO, Clare Hines, “Our amazing client evaluations is what put us over the top. We could not have done this without our Exceptional Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) scores.”

OASIS SB is a multiple-award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (MA-IDIQ) best-in-class (as designated by OMB) vehicle for management consulting open to all Federal agencies, including the Department of Defense.

Under GSA OASIS SB Pool 1, net.America will compete on task orders to deliver professional services that help government programs achieve their missions through IT-related management, scientific and technical services consulting, including logistics services, ancillary support, management consulting, and project management.

“At net.America we are focused on delivering the right solutions and making an impact with our clients. OASIS will give our existing and future clients an easier and more targeted way to access us to deliver strategic road mapping, focused market insights, impact measurement, and engaged stakeholder communities to Federal government organizations,” says Ernie, VP of Contract Operations, “We are eager to get started.”

AppCon2.0: Beyond the Status Quo in Apprenticeships

The net.America Corporation is proud to participate in National Apprenticeship Week, November 15 to 18, 2021. National Apprenticeship Week aims to highlight the exceptional work being done by employers and apprentices across the country.

AppCon2.0: Beyond the Status Quo in Apprenticeships, a virtual expo open to career seekers, employers, and the workforce development community, provides an excellent opportunity to celebrate and bring the apprenticeship community together. The week will shine a light on the positive differences that apprenticeships can make to individuals, employers, and to the wider economy. The event will also showcase how apprenticeships have helped employers of all sizes, and people of all ages and backgrounds.

Whether you’re considering offering an apprenticeship or you want more information to help you with a current apprentice, AppCon2.0 will provide answers, guidance, and resources.

Attendees can register for this event by visiting https://hopin.com/events/appcon-2021

The net.America Corporation is hosting a 3-day Webinar Series, Health Convening 2020, during National Apprenticeship Week

November 2, 2020 UPPER MARLBORO, MD—The net.America Corporation (net.America) is hosting a 3-day webinar series during National Apprenticeship Week, Health Convening 2020, on November 10th, 12th and 13th, 9:00 – 11:00 am each day.  net.America will lead discussions around what is occurring in the healthcare workforce environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic and how Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) are needed to bridge the gaps between future workforce and employers even more now, due to current global challenges especially in socio-economic populations and education industries.  Attendees can register for this event at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/health-convening-2020-tickets-127036572809.

The conversation topics include:

Day One – November 10, 2020 Registered Apprenticeships: Bridging the Gap in Long-Term Care

Day Two – November 12, 2020 Emerging Technologies in Healthcare

Day Three – November 13, 2020 Emerging Trends and Current Occupations in Youth apprenticeships; Career Pathways and Possibilities

Industry stakeholders, employers, educators, and career seekers are encouraged to attend.  This conference is part of net.America’s Youth Apprenticeship Intermediary contract efforts with the U.S. DOL and is geared toward DOL’s goal to bring awareness to Youth Apprenticeships, Registered Apprenticeship Programs and demystifying our former understanding of traditional apprenticeship programs.

net.America is an Industry Intermediary and key player in both the youth apprenticeship sector, focusing on ages 16-21, as well as in the broader apprenticeship initiative, expanding RAPs for ages up to 24 years old.  Future is Health is our youth-focused program and more information can be found at www.futureishealth.com.  Please follow us on twitter @futureishealth.

net.America awarded its first OASIS SB Pool 1 task order, providing Grants Management Internal Controls Support for Federal Emergency Management Administration, Grants Program Directorate

Upper Marlboro, MD, September 30, 2020 — U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA), Grants Program Directorate (GPD) awarded The net.America Corporation (net.America) with a $4M contract for Grants Management Internal Controls. This is the first task order issued under its Prime Contract under the GSA OASIS SB Pool 1(WOSB) vehicle.

Under this contract, net.America will be part of an integrated team, participating with Federal employees and other contractors to support and provide GPD with implementing strategic and tactical goals and objectives related to its Grant’s Programs. Our team will leverage its assessment expertise, financial and programmatic knowledge, to support the Agency with Grants Roadmap continuous improvement, Technical & Project Management; Grants Assessment Planning; and Corrective Action Planning Support.

“This is fantastic! We had been locked out of many opportunities at FEMA until we were able to on-ramp onto the OASIS contract, so I am absolutely delighted to be back supporting the Grants Program Directorate.” Clare Razaq-Hines, President and Chief Executive Officer, net.America.

net.America wins $10.5M DOL contract for Expansion of Registered Apprenticeship Programs through Industry Intermediaries

Upper Marlboro, MD, September 28, 2020 — U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration, Office of Apprenticeship awards The net.America Corporation (net.America) with $10.5M contract for the Expansion of Registered Apprenticeship Programs through Industry Intermediaries.  As an Industry Intermediary, net.America’s role and commitment is to launch, promote, and expand multi-employer Registered Apprenticeship models that shall: 1) scale Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) expansion opportunities in high-growth industries (Healthcare, Health IT and Energy sectors, specifically) that have not traditionally used apprenticeship to meet employer and sector needs; 2) increase the percentage of Registered Apprenticeship opportunities for under- represented populations (persons with disabilities, women, Veterans, persons currently or formerly incarcerated, youth, minorities) ; and 3) leverage Registered Apprenticeship stakeholder resources to support the long-term sustainability of programs developed through this initiative.

This is net.America’s second Industry Intermediary contract following the Youth Apprenticeship Intermediary contract focused on youth ages 16-21 in the Healthcare Industry.  You can find out more on this effort at futureishealth.com and can reach out to us at info@futureishealth.com for inquiries.

“It’s an honor to partner with DOL again, on this top priority apprenticeship initiative that will have lifetime impacts on students’ lives and the American workforce, as a whole. We look forward to solidifying our name in the Apprenticeship Expansion industry”, says Clare Razaq-Hines, President and CEO of net.America.

GSA awards net.America with OASIS SB contract

Upper Marlboro, MD, February 18, 2020 — The net.America Corporation (net.America) is ecstatic to announce that it has been awarded an OASIS SB Pool 1 contract. “We are very excited to be amongst this enviable group of vetted companies and one of 16 top-ranked Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) offers GSA received”, says President/CEO, Clare Hines, “Our amazing client evaluations is what put us over the top. We could not have done this without our Exceptional Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) scores.”

OASIS SB is a multiple-award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (MA-IDIQ) best-in-class (as designated by OMB) vehicle for management consulting open to all Federal agencies, including the Department of Defense.

Under GSA OASIS SB Pool 1, net.America will compete on task orders to deliver professional services that help government programs achieve their missions through IT-related management, scientific and technical services consulting, including logistics services, ancillary support, management consulting, and project management.

“At net.America we are focused on delivering the right solutions and making an impact with our clients. OASIS will give our existing and future clients an easier and more targeted way to access us to deliver strategic road mapping, focused market insights, impact measurement, and engaged stakeholder communities to Federal government organizations,” says Ernie, VP of Contract Operations, “We are eager to get started.”

AppCon2.0: Beyond the Status Quo in Apprenticeships

The net.America Corporation is proud to participate in National Apprenticeship Week, November 15 to 18, 2021. National Apprenticeship Week aims to highlight the exceptional work being done by employers and apprentices across the country.

AppCon2.0: Beyond the Status Quo in Apprenticeships, a virtual expo open to career seekers, employers, and the workforce development community, provides an excellent opportunity to celebrate and bring the apprenticeship community together. The week will shine a light on the positive differences that apprenticeships can make to individuals, employers, and to the wider economy. The event will also showcase how apprenticeships have helped employers of all sizes, and people of all ages and backgrounds.

Whether you’re considering offering an apprenticeship or you want more information to help you with a current apprentice, AppCon2.0 will provide answers, guidance, and resources.

Attendees can register for this event by visiting https://hopin.com/events/appcon-2021

The net.America Corporation is hosting a 3-day Webinar Series, Health Convening 2020, during National Apprenticeship Week

November 2, 2020 UPPER MARLBORO, MD—The net.America Corporation (net.America) is hosting a 3-day webinar series during National Apprenticeship Week, Health Convening 2020, on November 10th, 12th and 13th, 9:00 – 11:00 am each day.  net.America will lead discussions around what is occurring in the healthcare workforce environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic and how Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) are needed to bridge the gaps between future workforce and employers even more now, due to current global challenges especially in socio-economic populations and education industries.  Attendees can register for this event at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/health-convening-2020-tickets-127036572809.

The conversation topics include:

Day One – November 10, 2020 Registered Apprenticeships: Bridging the Gap in Long-Term Care

Day Two – November 12, 2020 Emerging Technologies in Healthcare

Day Three – November 13, 2020 Emerging Trends and Current Occupations in Youth apprenticeships; Career Pathways and Possibilities

Industry stakeholders, employers, educators, and career seekers are encouraged to attend.  This conference is part of net.America’s Youth Apprenticeship Intermediary contract efforts with the U.S. DOL and is geared toward DOL’s goal to bring awareness to Youth Apprenticeships, Registered Apprenticeship Programs and demystifying our former understanding of traditional apprenticeship programs.

net.America is an Industry Intermediary and key player in both the youth apprenticeship sector, focusing on ages 16-21, as well as in the broader apprenticeship initiative, expanding RAPs for ages up to 24 years old.  Future is Health is our youth-focused program and more information can be found at www.futureishealth.com.  Please follow us on twitter @futureishealth.

net.America awarded its first OASIS SB Pool 1 task order, providing Grants Management Internal Controls Support for Federal Emergency Management Administration, Grants Program Directorate

Upper Marlboro, MD, September 30, 2020 — U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA), Grants Program Directorate (GPD) awarded The net.America Corporation (net.America) with a $4M contract for Grants Management Internal Controls. This is the first task order issued under its Prime Contract under the GSA OASIS SB Pool 1(WOSB) vehicle.

Under this contract, net.America will be part of an integrated team, participating with Federal employees and other contractors to support and provide GPD with implementing strategic and tactical goals and objectives related to its Grant’s Programs. Our team will leverage its assessment expertise, financial and programmatic knowledge, to support the Agency with Grants Roadmap continuous improvement, Technical & Project Management; Grants Assessment Planning; and Corrective Action Planning Support.

“This is fantastic! We had been locked out of many opportunities at FEMA until we were able to on-ramp onto the OASIS contract, so I am absolutely delighted to be back supporting the Grants Program Directorate.” Clare Razaq-Hines, President and Chief Executive Officer, net.America.

net.America wins $10.5M DOL contract for Expansion of Registered Apprenticeship Programs through Industry Intermediaries

Upper Marlboro, MD, September 28, 2020 — U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration, Office of Apprenticeship awards The net.America Corporation (net.America) with $10.5M contract for the Expansion of Registered Apprenticeship Programs through Industry Intermediaries.  As an Industry Intermediary, net.America’s role and commitment is to launch, promote, and expand multi-employer Registered Apprenticeship models that shall: 1) scale Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) expansion opportunities in high-growth industries (Healthcare, Health IT and Energy sectors, specifically) that have not traditionally used apprenticeship to meet employer and sector needs; 2) increase the percentage of Registered Apprenticeship opportunities for under- represented populations (persons with disabilities, women, Veterans, persons currently or formerly incarcerated, youth, minorities) ; and 3) leverage Registered Apprenticeship stakeholder resources to support the long-term sustainability of programs developed through this initiative.

This is net.America’s second Industry Intermediary contract following the Youth Apprenticeship Intermediary contract focused on youth ages 16-21 in the Healthcare Industry.  You can find out more on this effort at futureishealth.com and can reach out to us at info@futureishealth.com for inquiries.

“It’s an honor to partner with DOL again, on this top priority apprenticeship initiative that will have lifetime impacts on students’ lives and the American workforce, as a whole. We look forward to solidifying our name in the Apprenticeship Expansion industry”, says Clare Razaq-Hines, President and CEO of net.America.

GSA awards net.America with OASIS SB contract

Upper Marlboro, MD, February 18, 2020 — The net.America Corporation (net.America) is ecstatic to announce that it has been awarded an OASIS SB Pool 1 contract. “We are very excited to be amongst this enviable group of vetted companies and one of 16 top-ranked Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) offers GSA received”, says President/CEO, Clare Hines, “Our amazing client evaluations is what put us over the top. We could not have done this without our Exceptional Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) scores.”

OASIS SB is a multiple-award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (MA-IDIQ) best-in-class (as designated by OMB) vehicle for management consulting open to all Federal agencies, including the Department of Defense.

Under GSA OASIS SB Pool 1, net.America will compete on task orders to deliver professional services that help government programs achieve their missions through IT-related management, scientific and technical services consulting, including logistics services, ancillary support, management consulting, and project management.

“At net.America we are focused on delivering the right solutions and making an impact with our clients. OASIS will give our existing and future clients an easier and more targeted way to access us to deliver strategic road mapping, focused market insights, impact measurement, and engaged stakeholder communities to Federal government organizations,” says Ernie, VP of Contract Operations, “We are eager to get started.”