Skills training and development has become business imperative. getty As National Apprenticeship week kicks off across the country, it's reminder the talent pipelines are built, not bought..
This skills gap has been around for some time, and Covid pandemic accelerated and amplified that gap.
Young workers, in particular, want better work-life balance, with flexible schedules and the ability to work at least part-time from home.
And workers who were in sectors shut down by the pandemic, such as hospitality and tourism, opted not to walk back into jobs with low pay, no flexibility, and little room for advancement.
mentor helps the apprentice with necessary job skills and company culture, and more so, new employees feel like part of the workforce from day one.
And even the more traditional apprenticeships, such are getting more high-tech and high-skilled, with real opportunities for learning and growth.
It's method used in many European countries and my native country of Australia for many years 50% of Germans enter the workforce via apprenticeship programs.
Creating apprenticeship program requires cooperation and coordination among the community, educational institutions, and employment organizations.
The process might seem daunting, and apprenticeship program can give you workforce that is loyal, engaged, and eager to learn.
National Apprenticeship Week is celebration where industry, labor, equity, workforce, education, case the successes and value of Registered Apprenticeship...
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