Bill centralizes statewide education-workforce planning under governor's office, codifies apprenticeships Lawmakers advanced a package that renames GOSA to the Governor's Office of Education and Workforce Strategy, codifies unified WIOA and Perkins planning, designates the Technical College System as the state apprenticeship agency, and requires a statewide career navigator and coordinated reporting; business and CTE groups supported the measure.

Georgia's House Bill 1302 is set to revolutionize workforce strategy by uniting education and labor under a single coordinated plan, ensuring a brighter future for students and employers alike.

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Labor seeks funds to expand youth and reentry employment, apprenticeships as trust fund strengthens Labor Commissioner Denise Thomas requested funds to expand Tennessee Works hub, youth employment ($8M), a reentry subsidized employment pilot, rural health apprenticeships and micro‑credential pilots while reporting a healthy unemployment trust fund balance of $1.54 billion and $49 million in interest earnings.

Tennessee's Labor Commissioner is pushing for $8 million to expand youth employment and innovative programs to boost job opportunities for rural youth and those reentering society.

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Vermont Department of Labor briefs House committee on budget risks, apprenticeship push and UI modernization Department of Labor Commissioner Kendall Smith told the Dumont Commerce & Economic Development Committee that federal formula changes mean some line items (including WIOA adult) may decline while others rise, the department is promoting apprenticeship funding to small employers, and a new UI system is slated to launch this spring/summer.

Vermont's Department of Labor faces budget uncertainties as federal allocations shift, impacting vital programs and apprenticeships, but a new unemployment insurance system is on the horizon!

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Local Leaders Discuss Apprenticeship Opportunities for Marin Workforce Development Officials evaluate apprenticeship programs to enhance local workforce readiness in Marin County.

Marin County is at a crossroads, with local leaders urgently discussing how to equip the youth for in-demand careers before it's too late.

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Ozell Wilkins discusses apprenticeship opportunities with Ironworkers Local 14 Ozell Wilkins shares insights on apprenticeship experiences with Ironworkers Local 14.

Ozell Wilkins made a powerful case for apprenticeship programs at the Spokane City meeting, urging leaders to invest in the future of our skilled labor force.

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Department of Labor approves conditional apprenticeship programs for emergency training needs Department of Labor supports new apprenticeship programs to meet emergency capacity requirements

Colorado's House Bill 1130 is set to revolutionize emergency energy response and create new apprenticeship opportunities, but will it strike the right balance between speed and oversight?

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Manufacturers Association secures funding for New York apprenticeship programs MACNE praises New York legislature for $1.75M funding to expand apprenticeship initiatives

New York's manufacturing sector is on the brink of transformation with a $1.75M boost for apprenticeship programs that promise to upskill underrepresented workers and bridge the looming skills gap.

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