Fears are swirling that Congress could be headed for its first government shutdown in years. Lawmakers have until Saturday to strike a deal to prevent a lapse in government funding — and there isn’t a deal in sight. Here’s what a shutdown could mean for Americans: Furloughs for federal workers The nation saw its last shutdown roughly […]
Fears are swirling that Congress could be headed for its first government shutdown in years. Lawmakers have until Saturday to strike a deal to prevent a lapse in government funding — and there isn’t a deal in sight. Here’s what a shutdown could mean for Americans: Furloughs for federal workers The nation saw its last shutdown roughly…
Apprenticeship Hubs Across America Act to expand the registered apprenticeship model to high-growth job sectors.
The bill is also cosponsored by U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.). At a time when more than 10 million Americans are unemployed due to COVID-19, apprenticeships provide proven pathways to well-paying jobs that offer workers in-demand skills and tangible credentials. Apprenticeships work for a wide range of Americans, from recent high school graduates to experienced workers pivoting to new industries during a time of economic change.
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Apprenticeship Hubs Across America Act establishes a new initiative at the U.S. Department of Labor to expand successful Apprenticeship Hubs, which are organizations that help employers design, develop, and deliver Registered Apprenticeship Programs.