President Trump aims to dramatically expand apprenticeship in the US by encouraging employers and employer groups to develop and oversee training programs. This approach aligns with a long American tradition of employer-sponsored, apprenticeship-like training not registered with state or federal agencies. A new report by Tamar Jacoby and Robert I. Lerman explores the landscape of employer-led earn-and-learn training and makes recommendations for policy.
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Report Industry-driven apprenticeship: What works, what’s needed, February 2019
Case study Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education, February 2019
Case study Fairview Health Services, February 2019