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Apprenticeship Works—And We See It Every Day

National Apprenticeship Week always feels a little different when you work in this field. For many people, it’s a chance to learn what apprenticeship is. But for those of us in workforce development, it’s something else entirely. It’s a moment to reflect on what we’ve seen work again and again in communities across the country. […]

New Apprenticeship Legislation Introduced by Senate Committee Chair; Tell Congress How Your Board Supports Apprenticeship

Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Chairman Bill Cassidy (R-LA) introduced two related bills aimed at strengthening Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) this week. The introduction of this legislation coincides with the start of National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), which continues through May 2. The first bill, the Apprenticeship Data Value Improvements to Create Employment (ADVICE) Act, co-authored by Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), would establish […]

A Stronger Workforce for America Act of 2026 Approved by House Committee

On Tuesday, the House Education and the Workforce Committee approved H.R. 8210, A Stronger Workforce for America Act of 2026 (ASWA 2026) by a party line vote of 19-14. As we have previously reported, the bill would reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and reflects many provisions included in earlier versions of the bill considered […]

From EV Hype to Workforce Strategy: Designing Apprenticeship-Ready Systems

  • By NAWB
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  • April 21, 2026
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In March 2026, the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) in partnership with NevadaWorks and the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), hosted an action-oriented workshop in Las Vegas in March 2026. The workshop focused on the electric vehicle (EV) industry cluster and the workforce systems needed to support the full ecosystem—from critical mineral extraction […]

Beyond the Headlines: The Data-Driven Reality of the EV Workforce

  • By NAWB
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  • April 21, 2026
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If you follow the daily news cycle, the electric vehicle (EV) industry can seem like a rollercoaster. Between shifting federal investments, political debates, and fluctuating automaker commitments, it is easy to wonder about the true state of the EV economy. But when we tune out the noise and look at the actual labor market data, […]

A Stronger Workforce for America Act of 2026 Introduced

Last week, House Education and Workforce Committee Chair Tim Walberg (R-MI) introduced “A Stronger Workforce for America Act of 2026 (ASWA 2026)”—legislation that seeks to reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Chair Walberg has repeatedly indicated throughout the last year that WIOA Reauthorization is a key priority for the Committee. The text of […]

Trump Administration Releases Initial FY27 Budget Request

Topline Overview The Trump Administration released its initial Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget request on April 3rd, proposing significant shifts in federal spending priorities. The budget includes $1.5 trillion for national defense—a 44 percent increase over the FY26 enacted level—while cutting non-defense discretionary spending by 10 percent compared to current funding. For workforce development stakeholders, […]