Apprenticeship programs continue to grow in popularity as North America confronts a significant skills shortage and the increasing cost of postsecondary education. Look to these quick references as a support tool for apprenticeship program coordinators, trustees and directors.

​Conferences

Institute for Apprenticeship, Training and Education Programs

As we emerge from the pandemic, demand for skilled workers continues to increase throughout North America, partly due to a focus on infrastructure investment and workforce development initiatives. At the same time, the high cost of postsecondary education and rising student loan debt are driving conversations about alternative pathways to prosperity. In this environment, the outlook for a career in the trades has never been brighter. But challenges remain for those who manage apprenticeship programs.

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E-Learning

​Financial Skills for Life

Young workers have a lot to learn. Not only are they acquiring new job skills, but it may be the first time many of them have been offered benefits or earned a substantial paycheck. This approachable online course will help new workers build solid personal finances. It highlights the issues they should consider as they are getting started in their jobs and provides helpful tools for the future.

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​Apprenticeship Program Answer Guide

This exciting new online resource is designed to be a quick reference for apprenticeship program coordinators, trustees and directors, and other interested constituents whenever a question arises. With a focus on practicality, the guide addresses apprenticeship program topics from top to bottom, with subjects ranging from recruiting to audits to trends and more.

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Survey Results

Top Trends in Apprenticeship Programs 2022 Survey Report

The Foundation has conducted a biennial survey of training programs across the U.S. and Canada since 2010. The 2022 edition of this survey examines the challenges faced by programs and apprentices, recruitment and retention initiatives, life skills initiatives, and the prevalence and impact of mental health and substance use disorder issues within programs as well as the support available to current apprentices.

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​Blogs

Quick Links

​Articles

• Apprenticeship Training to Close the Skills Gap: A Clear Path to Success (Plans & Trusts, March/April 2023)
  
• A Case of Continuous Improvement in IBEW Apprenticeship Training: Bridging the Skills Gap (Benefits Magazine, January/February 2023)
• What's Working: A Colorful Approach to Life Skills Training (Benefits Magazine, November/December 2022)
• In the Know: Embracing STEM in Indigenous Communities (Plans & Trusts, September/October 2022)
• Successful Mentoring for Apprentices (Plans & Trusts, May/June 2022)
• Quick Look: Apprenticeship Program Trends (Plans & Trusts, March/April 2022)
• Special Feature: Exploring the Causes and Consequences of Traumatic Brain Injuries (Plans & Trusts, January/February 2022)
• Special Feature: The Causes and Consequences of Traumatic Brain Injuries (Benefits Magazine, November 2021)
• What's Working: Building a Positive Jobsite Culture (Benefits Magazine, October 2021)
• Successful Mentoring for Apprentices (Benefits Magazine, August 2021)
• Cybersecurity Issues for JATCs in the Digital Age (Benefits Magazine, April 2021)
• Staying Connected: Virtual Instruction Strategies for Apprenticeship Programs (Benefits Magazine, December 2020)
• Quick Look: Apprenticeship Program Initiatives (Plans & Trusts, May/June 2020)
• What's Working: Recruiting Women into Apprenticeships (Benefits Magazine, March 2020)
• In Pursuit of Inclusivity: Working With Apprentices With Disabilities (Benefits Magazine, March 2020)

Additional Resources

• InfoQuick
• Legislative Tracker (U.S.)
• Regulatory Updates (U.S.)
• Canadian Legislative Scorecard
• Sample Documents
• Chapter 25 - Apprenticeship and Training Funds, from the Trustee Handbook: A Guide to Labor-Management Employee Benefit Plans (8th edition)
• Opportunities for Connecting Secondary Career and Technical Education (CTE) Students and Apprenticeship Programs (U.S. Department of Education, June 2017)