State officials pitch apprenticeships and pre‑apprenticeships to expand disability employment Undersecretary Josh Cutler and apprenticeship liaison Amaya Grama outlined registered apprenticeship and pre‑apprenticeship pathways — including Bridgewater State University's EXCEL program — emphasizing wage progression, mentor supervision, and employer alignment to create scalable employment pipelines for people with disabilities.

Massachusetts is paving the way for inclusive employment with innovative registered apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeship programs designed specifically for people with disabilities!

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House subcommittee advances HB 850 to appropriations, adds contractor training and apprenticeship requirements The committee voted to report HB 850 with a substitute and refer it to Appropriations (clerk reported 14–5). The substitute requires safety training, recordkeeping and participation in approved apprenticeship programs for contractors on capital outlay projects, with specified exemptions and a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027.

Virginia's HB 850 is set to transform contractor safety practices and apprenticeship opportunities in public projects, but with some exemptions in play!

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Education Leaders Address Barriers to Teacher Recruitment and Apprentice Programs Panelists discuss challenges in teacher recruitment and propose solutions through apprenticeship pathways.

Alaska's education meeting reveals alarming barriers that aspiring teachers face, sparking urgent calls for reform to attract the next generation of educators.

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Oregon House Bill 3881 aims to boost apprenticeship rates for public projects House Bill 3881 seeks to establish a 20% apprenticeship requirement for educational facilities projects.

Oregon's House Bill 3881 could revolutionize apprenticeship opportunities, paving the way for a brighter future for K-12 students and their communities.

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Alaska invests in mentorship and apprenticeship programs for teacher recruitment Alaska secures state grant to enhance mentorship and apprenticeship funding for educators

Alaska is making bold strides in education by investing in mentorship and apprenticeship programs to tackle the urgent need for qualified teachers.

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