Last month the U.S. Department of Labor announced updated rules regarding equal employment opportunity in Registered Apprenticeship programs. Reflecting new approaches for increasing workplace inclusion and protecting against discrimination, the updates will help sponsors of apprenticeship programs reach a larger and more diverse pool of workers, including women, minorities and people with disabilities. A tried and tested method for building a skilled workforce and growing a business, apprenticeship programs exist in a wide range of occupations, including traditional fields such as construction, as well as high-growth fields like health care and information technology.
Read the press release or register for a January 12 webinar on the updates.