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White House Goal: One million new active apprentices
The same April 23 executive order as mentioned above requires Labor, Commerce and Education to work together and prepare by the end of August, a plan “to reach and surpass 1 million new active apprentices.” Apprenticeships were a preferred skill development program during President Trump’s first term in office as well.
Priorities for the new strategy laid out in the order that may appeal to state and regional TBED efforts include expanding the Registered Apprenticeships to “new industries and occupations including high-growth and emerging sectors.”
Additionally, the plan highlights two particular federal programs as vehicles that may see increased support. The executive order says the plan shall identify “opportunities, including through the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education (Perkins V) Act and Federal student aid, to enhance connections between the education system and Registered Apprenticeships.