The QUARTERLY Newsletter Dec. 2024
A How-To Guide to Using O*NET and Apprenticeship.gov to Find High Demand Apprenticeship Opportunities in Energy Occupations
With the plethora of job sites out there, it can be confusing to filter out the noise around what a job actually requires, what it pays, and where one can be trained for it. However, there are two taxpayer-funded sites that provide a wealth of information. They are...
net.America and Jarvis Christian University Expand Partnership to Advance Equitable Apprenticeship Opportunities Across High-Demand Industries
Upper Marlboro, MD, November 18, 2024 – The net.America Corporation (net.America) and Jarvis Christian University (JCU), a Historically Black College/University (HBCU), have announced the expansion of their partnership to support the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)...
Expanding Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities – The Role of Apprenticeships and Inclusive Employment
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time to reflect on how we can improve employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. At net.America, we believe that fostering inclusivity, through partnerships, is crucial to creating...
Embracing AI and Emerging Technologies in Workforce Training: A New Era for Apprenticeship Programs
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the workforce is experiencing significant shifts driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and big data. According to recent predictions, six in ten current workers will require additional training...
Crafting Opportunity: Empowering Rural Economies Through Apprenticeships
By: Sedrick Brown As rural economies struggle to attain post-pandemic growth, issues of skilled labor (specifically concerning employment and wages in good jobs) have become extremely prominent. At the same time, the nation has also seen a pique in the interest...