Idaho Department of Labor
11/22/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/22/2024 16:18
Governor Little proclaims apprenticeship week, Nov. 17-23
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Nov. 22, 2024
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Gov. Brad Little signed a proclamation today formally declaring Nov. 17-23 as Apprenticeship Week in Idaho, coinciding with the U.S. Department of Labor's 10th annual National Apprenticeship Week.
Pictured from left: Chair of the Workforce Development Council Deni Hoehne, Gov. Brad Little, St. Luke's Medical Assistant Apprentice James Hamilton-Vail and Idaho Department of Labor Director Jani Revier.
"Idaho has made significant progress in increasing apprenticeship opportunities across our state. Apprenticeships greatly benefit the worker, the employer and our economy. Idaho remains committed to strengthening Idaho's workforce by expanding apprenticeships in the years ahead," Governor Little said.
National Apprenticeship Week is a nationwide celebration where industry, labor, workforce, education and government leaders host events to showcase how U.S. Department of Labor-certified Registered Apprenticeships provide a critical talent pipeline that can help address some of the nation's workforce challenges.
Registered Apprenticeships provide hands-on training and the option to "earn while you learn," making it an attractive choice for a wide range of job seekers. This career path offers sustainable, even life-changing, wages - the average starting wage after completion of a Registered Apprenticeship is $80,000, according to apprenticeship.gov.
To raise awareness of apprenticeship opportunities ahead of National Apprenticeship Week, the Idaho Department of Labor and Apprenticeship Idaho hosted a webinar on Nov. 7. The event covered Registered Apprenticeship opportunities in the emerging field of advanced manufacturing with a special focus on women in the industry.
To learn more about Registered Apprenticeships in Idaho, visit apprenticeshipidaho.gov.
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The Idaho Department of Labor's Registered Apprenticeship program is 100% funded for SFY25 by the U.S. Department of Labor as part of Apprenticeship Idaho's State Apprenticeship Expansion Equity and Innovation grant totaling $1,729,691.