U.S. Department of Labor Blog
The 7th annual National Apprenticeship Week is Nov. 15-21! NAW is a celebration where industry, labor, equity, workforce, education and government leaders host events to showcase the successes and value of Registered Apprenticeship. This year will focus on how apprenticeships area rebuilding our economy, advancing racial and gender equity and supporting underserved communities.
Registered Apprenticeship, a proven and industry-driven training model, provides a critical talent pipeline for our economy. Apprenticeships are helping address some of our nation’s pressing workforce challenges, from responding to critical supply chain demands and supporting a clean energy workforce, to modernizing our cybersecurity response, addressing public health issues and rebuilding our country’s infrastructure.
Want to learn more host your own event? Check out our resources:
- NAW planning toolkit and fact sheet
- NAW 2020 report with examples of events from last year
- NAW Promotion Toolkit, mailer and editable event promotion flyer
- City, state and industry proclamation templates
Over the past six years, stakeholders have hosted more than 5,000 events – with more than 470,000 attendees – in all 50 states. Register your event today so we can include it on our interactive map!
We look forward to celebrating with you, and don’t forget to join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #NAW2021.
John Ladd is the administrator of the department's Office of Apprenticeship.
