Apprenticeship in union construction (left) and in the open shop (right) would change under a federal proposal that now exempts the industry. Images: IBEW (left); ABC-San Diego (right) August 29, 2019 ...

If the answer is “yes” to any of these questions, then apprenticeship could be the right strategy to meet your needs for skilled workers. Almost 14%, or 5.5 million Americans ages 16 to 24 are neither ...

At current rates of participation and completion, federal and state government-registered apprenticeship programs will fail to meet the construction industry’s short- and long-term skilled workforce ...

In the last three years, Miron’s youth apprenticeship program has grown more than 150%.

The construction of the new state Holyoke Veterans Home includes a goal to use apprentices for 20% of the work hours. This $482 million, union-only project is still in the early stages, with just over ...

Wappingers-based Michael Carney says being an apprentice has given him the opportunity to learn multiple trades as a laborer and encourages others to consider the career path. Michael Carney, 32, ...

Bill would allow journeymen to oversee two apprentices. Construction unions oppose change, citing safety concerns. Supporters say it will address skills gap and labor demand. Public hearing scheduled ...

After bouncing around in several job paths, including retail sales, office receptionist and warehouse worker, Cindy Crisanto has begun a potentially lucrative career as a welder and ironworker — a ...