(DENVER) — This November, Apprenticeship Colorado and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) proudly launch November as Colorado Apprenticeship Month. This month-long initiative showcases the transformative power of Registered Apprenticeship Programs in driving workforce development and business growth across the state of Colorado.
“Apprenticeships are a cornerstone of Colorado's economic future," emphasized CDLE Executive Director Joe Barela. "They provide a dual benefit: equipping our workforce with in-demand skills while offering businesses a pipeline of talented, dedicated employees. As we celebrate Apprenticeship Month this November, we recognize the individuals and the organizations championing the apprenticeship model and doing the work.”
Now in its second year as a State Apprenticeship Agency (SAA), Apprenticeship Colorado continues to expand its impact. During the first year as an SAA, Apprenticeship Colorado registered 101 new apprenticeship programs. Apprenticeship Colorado is recognized by the US Department of Labor to:
Register and oversee programs in Colorado for Federal purposes;
Serve as the primary point of content for registered apprenticeships in the state;
Is responsible for the program’s compliance with state and federal laws and standards;
And is responsible for the expansion of high-quality program development.
"We're not just creating Registered Apprenticeship Programs; we're building a statewide ecosystem where education, industry, and talent converge,” said Apprenticeship Colorado Director Denise Miller. “This month, we celebrate our progress and look ahead to even greater innovations in registered apprenticeship."
During Apprenticeship Month, Apprenticeship Colorado and CDLE will be highlighting resources, content, and events designed to increase awareness of the benefits of creating, registering, and expanding registered apprenticeship programs on the Apprenticeship website and across social media.
Apprenticeship Month Events:
Apprenticeship Awards: November 14, 5:30 p.m.
Join Apprenticeship Colorado and CDLE on November 14 for the seventh annual Colorado Apprenticeship Awards Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. MST to honor apprentices, mentors, employers, programs, and the partners and champions who unite them. Register to watch the awards on Zoom. Questions? Please contact apprenticeship@state.co.us.
Digital Apprenticeship Expo: November 18 - 22
Apprenticeship Colorado and the Colorado Apprenticeship Hub will be hosting a weeklong, virtual Digital Apprenticeship Expo for Sponsors and employers of Registered Apprenticeships to showcase their opportunities and connect to talent. Community members are also encouraged to participate in the expo to explore apprenticeships.
Sponsors and employers: register for a virtual booth today.
Career seekers and members of the public: register to attend the Apprenticeship Expo online.
For more information on Apprenticeship Month events and resources, including a calendar of events and a social media toolkit, visit the Apprenticeship Colorado website and follow Apprenticeship Colorado on LinkedIn!
Employers interested in learning more about developing a Registered Apprenticeship Program are encouraged to reach out to the Apprenticeship Colorado Team, who can provide information and guidance on developing a Registered Apprenticeship Program of your own.
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