Apprenticeship Colorado

📰 Keep up with the latest and greatest from Apprenticeship Colorado and the Office of the Future of Work by reading our lastest newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gcMyCmPb Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

Apprenticeship Colorado has officially recognized 35 organizations as the first Qualified Apprenticeship Intermediaries in Colorado🌟 These intermediaries are instrumental in expanding our state's #RegisteredApprenticeship system, driving job growth, and fostering talent acquisition. Congratulations to: Associated General Contractors of Colorado, ACI Learning Tech Academy, ActivateWork, Adams County Government Workforce and Business Center, Arapahoe/Douglas Works!, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment- Employment & Training Division, Colorado Tree Care Sector Partnership, CareerWise Colorado, Colorado Restaurant Association & Foundation, Colorado Workforce Rural Consortium, Denver Workforce Development: Denver Construction Careers Program, CDLE- Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Early Childhood Workforce Connector, Employment Services of Weld County Government, Emily Griffith Technical College, Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce, Front Range Community College, Fortified Academy, Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, Hamilton-Ryker/TalentGro, H-CAP, Healthcare Career Advancement Program, Infinite 8 Institute, L3C, Larimer County Economic & Workforce Development (LCEWD), Mesa County Workforce Center, Multiverse US Inc., National Center for the Apprenticeship Degree (NCAD)/Reach University, OpenClassrooms, Pikes Peak Workforce Center, Technology Employment in Colorado Partnership, The Master's Apprentice Program, Tri County Workforce, Western Colorado Area Health Education, Work Options, WTIA Workforce Institute/Apprenti, and Workforce Boulder County 📰Read the press release: https://lnkd.in/gGga8sT9 🔍 Learn more about QAIs: https://lnkd.in/g9SkhsRi We’re beyond excited to begin the work with these esteemed intermediaries to amplify the reach and impact of registered apprenticeship statewide. American Institutes for Research U.S. Department of Labor NASTAD - National Association of State and Territorial Apprenticeship Directors Urban Institute The Council of State Governments Jobs for the Future (JFF) Safal Partners #COApprenticeship #apprenticeshipworks #apprenticeshipUSA #futureofwork #earnwhileyoulearn

🎉 Celebrating One Year of Apprenticeship Colorado! 🎉 It’s been an incredible journey since becoming a State Apprenticeship Agency. Over the past year, we’ve made significant strides in promoting #RegisteredApprenticeship Programs across Colorado. From forging new partnerships to expanding opportunities for aspiring apprentices, we've been dedicated to fostering a skilled workforce and supporting economic growth. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey. Here's to many more milestones ahead! 🌟 Read more about our achievements from our director Denise Miller: https://lnkd.in/g2SKcs75 #COApprenticeship #Apprenticeshipswork #futureofwork #apprenticeshipUSA

🔥 The Apprenticeship Advantage 🔥 What an illuminating afternoon with the Colorado Workforce Development Council, industry leaders, employers, and sector partners. We heard directly from employers who are investing in #RegisteredApprenticeship and maximizing their own expertise through sector partnerships to provide in-demand skills development for the next-generation workforce. Thank you to our panelists Stacy Griest with Colorado Restaurant Association & Foundation, Kelly Gouge with SavATree, and our own Katherine Keegan. And a shoutout to our panel moderator Denise Miller and Barbara "Bobbie" Wolfe for bringing us all together. Colorado Department of Labor and Employment #COApprenticeship #futureofwork #apprenticeshipswork

At the U.S. Department of Labor, our mission is clear: to foster opportunity for every worker, jobseeker and retiree. We firmly believe that America thrives when we embrace diversity and create inclusive environments where all individuals can contribute their skills and experiences. 🏳️🌈 As we celebrate Pride Month, we honor the courageous leaders whose advocacy has propelled progress for all. https://lnkd.in/dc7tGmq #PrideMonth #Equality

Do you work with high school seniors who are trying to figure out what to do next? Opportunity Next is here for you! Tailored specifically for Colorado's Class of 2024, this program provides scholarships, free advising and coaching, and resources to help students navigate their next step. #RegisteredApprenticeships are one of the many types of programs offering scholarships for students through Opportunity Next. Visit OpportunityNext.org to find eligible scholarship programs and access:   🤝 Free personalized education and career coaching in partnership with InsideTrack 💻 Career pathfinder tool on the eight in-demand industries in Colorado 💰 Free expert financial aid counseling in partnership with uAspire Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade Colorado Department of Labor and Employment #OpportunityNext #FindOutWhatsNext #COClassof2024  #COApprenticeship #apprenticeshipwork

Last month, one of our #RegisteredApprenticeship Sponsors Fortified Academy and Fortified Development Trucking celebrated their partnership with Emily Griffith Technical College to build a network of highly skilled CDL drivers through their apprenticeship programs. Fortified is a ScaleUp and BuildUp Grantee that is doing great work to remove barriers for new CDL drivers, produce high-quality diverse apprentices, and help apprentices explore the path of business ownership. Learn about their career programs: https://lnkd.in/gk5eduSP #COApprenticeship #apprenticeshipswork #futureofwork

🎉 We're thrilled to share the Public Sector Apprenticeships Toolkit by The Council of State Governments (CSG). 🔍 This comprehensive resource empowers public sector organizations to leverage apprenticeships for workforce development. From implementation strategies to success stories, this toolkit equips you with the tools you need to thrive in today's dynamic landscape. 🤝 In 2022, we partnered with CSG to develop a Colorado-specific public sector apprenticeship toolkit that provided guidance on expanding the number of RAPs offered by Colorado state agencies. Since then, Jared Polis has signed Executive Order D 2023-016, further instructing the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration to increase the number of RAPs in state agencies by 50% by June 2024. 🔗 Explore the toolkit now: https://lnkd.in/esEXXtyb #COApprenticeship #apprenticeshipswork #futureofwork

Don't forget! The Qualified Apprenticeship Intermediaries application closes this Friday at 11:59 pm MST. 🕣

✨ Event Highlight ✨ Our Outreach Specialist Debbie Shackelford collaborated with Colorado Springs School District 11 to orchestrate an engaging event for National Youth Apprenticeship Week. It was a gathering that brought together local employers, apprentices, dedicated staff, and over 130 enthusiastic students. This event was not just about networking, it was about laying the groundwork for the future. With initiatives like HB23-1212 in mind, which aims to foster awareness of registered apprenticeships among high school students in Colorado, events like these become pivotal in shaping tomorrow's workforce. Much gratitude to all who participated and supported this endeavor. Together, we are paving the way for a brighter future for our youth and our communities. Michael Gaal Denise Miller CommonSpirit Health Infinite 8 Industries, Inc. Mike Maroone Automotive Colorado Restaurant Association & Foundation Pikes Peak State College #YAW2024 #COApprenticeship #apprenticeshipswork Colorado Department of Labor and Employment U.S. Department of Labor