NAWB looks forward to celebrating the 10th anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) this year! This nationwide celebration brings together employers, labor organizations, community groups, workforce partners, educational institutions, government agencies and more to highlight the successes and importance of Registered Apprenticeship programs.
During the week of Nov. 17-23, we will join in the NAW festivities by showcasing the work of our partners, sharing events and messaging that demonstrate how apprenticeships create valuable career pathways to help individuals gain meaningful employment.
Here’s how we are honoring the theme of each day of NAW. Follow along on LinkedIn, X and Instagram using #NAW2024 and #NAWB. Feel free to use the sample social media posts we’ve provided.
Monday, Nov. 18: Youth and Young Adult Apprenticeship Day
We’ll share some apprenticeship stories from NAWB member Lake County Workforce Development Board. Learn how Lake County has created a thriving apprenticeship program and dive into stories from those on the ground.
Sample post:
We’re excited to kick off #NAW2024 by celebrating the success of [Insert name and tag of board, business, etc. ] and their Registered Apprenticeship work. Learn all about it [insert link]! #NAWB
Tuesday, Nov. 19: Registered Apprenticeship in New and Emerging Industries and Around the Globe
We’re dropping the latest episode of Workforce Central, the official podcast of NAWB, with guest David Polk, director at the Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards in the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. He and our President and CEO, Brad Turner-Little, discuss Wisconsin’s successful Registered Apprenticeship initiatives.
Sample post:
Check out a deep dive into new and emerging industries with expert insights from David Polk, director at @WIWorkforce. Don’t miss this engaging conversation! https://www.nawb.org/news-and-media/workforce-central-podcast
Wednesday. Nov. 20: Expanding Registered Apprenticeship to Underserved Populations
We encourage you to revisit From WIOA’s Perspective: A Registered Apprenticeship Potpourri, an energetic and interactive webinar led by Maria Remboulis Brady, the US. Department of Labor’s Region IV Multi-State Navigator in the Office of Apprenticeship, on how WIOA and Registered Apprenticeship (RA) are connected, how to utilize braided funding for RA, contracting to support RA, navigating the eligible training provider system, and performance on the Credential Attainment Rate.
Sample post
We’re revisiting a recent #NAWB webinar with @USDOL staff to learn more about expanding registered apprenticeship to underserved populations for #NAW2024.
Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JONZl5Tinpg&t=4s
Thursday. Nov. 21: Women in Apprenticeship
We’re sharing a conversation Jan Bray, senior advisor to NAWB, had with Marie Mackintosh, President and CEO of EmployIndy, about underserved populations and women in Registered Apprenticeships. They discussed the challenges these groups face in accessing apprenticeship opportunities and the importance of creating more inclusive pathways.
Sample post:
Learn about women in apprenticeship! @WorkforceInvest is sharing an interview with @EmployIndy about underserved populations and women in registered apprenticeship. Find it on their YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@WorkforceBoards
Friday, Nov. 22: Federal Apprenticeship and Veterans in Apprenticeship
We’ll be posting our new blog which examines why veterans are a unique fit for apprenticeship, some challenges they may face, success stories, and a variety of resources related to veteran apprenticeship. Find it on our blog page.
Sample Post:
The final day of #NAW2024 is focused on #VeteranApprenticeship. Check out @WorkforceInvest blog illustrating why veterans are a unique fit for apprenticeship + related opportunities, successes, +resources https://www.nawb.org/news-and-media/nawblog
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