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Center for Apprenticeship & ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ-Based Learning

Expanding and creating access to high-quality apprenticeship and work-based learning.

We empower delivery of high-quality, equitable apprenticeship and work-based learning opportunities.

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Apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and work-based learning are proven models for supporting economic advancement for workers, but many employers struggle to implement high-quality programs. And despite significant growth in recent years, equity gaps persist.

ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s Center for Apprenticeship & ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ-Based Learning is a leader in expanding these proven models to new industries and professions. By supporting system and program designs, we connect a diverse population of youth and adults to quality jobs and enable businesses to develop workers with the skills they need to grow.

Key Initiatives

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Scaling Apprenticeship and ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ-Based Learning

We reach new industries and more workers facing barriers to advancement by designing and launching high-quality apprenticeship and work-based learning programs.Ìý

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in Registered Apprenticeship

We build DEIA into apprenticeship systems and program delivery, advocate for policies that center employer accountability, and offer resources for program design.

Promoting Youth Apprenticeship

By partnering with a diverse network of providers, we create innovative models to engage students, youth not attending school, and underemployed young adults.

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Learn promising practices in building and growing successful apprenticeship programs for opportunity youth.

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Registered Apprenticeship has a proven track record of producing strong results for workers and employers.

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Improving Diversity and Equity in Apprenticeships for Manufacturing

Over the next 5 years, JFF will work to provide apprenticeship opportunities in manufacturing to nearly 2,000 women and people of color.

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Next-Generation Apprenticeship for Next-Generation Talent

By 2026, JFF aims to prepare 1,000 young people for entry into pre-apprenticeship and Registered Apprenticeship programs, with an emphasis on those from populations that are underrepresented in Registered Apprenticeship.

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Youth Apprenticeship Intermediaries

JFF helps schools, employers, and other organizations connect more than 1,400 youth to apprenticeship programs.

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The Center for Apprenticeship & ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ-Based Learning and our network of expert partners are available to help you learn about apprenticeship, build new programs, improve diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility practices, and more. Contact us to learn more about how you can partner with us or support our work, and subscribe for updates.