Apprenticeship Resources
Apprenticeship in Public Services: Myths, Facts & Foundations
By busting common myths, this series of 6 short videos (2-3 minutes each) is helpful for any affiliate looking to learn the basics of Registered Apprenticeship and how it can address the public service staffing crisis while building AFSCME’s membership and engagement.
Introduction
Myths, Facts, and Foundations
Myth 1
“Apprenticeship is for the building trades.”
Myth 2
“Apprentices are too young for the jobs in my workplace.”
Myth 3
“Apprenticeship is just like an internship.”
Myth 4
“Apprentices are low-cost labor threatening our union ranks.”
Myth 5
“Apprenticeship won’t work in the public sector.”
Additional Resources
Understanding WIOA and Workforce Partnerships:
An Informational Brief on the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) from the District 1199C Training and Upgrading Fund. This brief introduces the workforce development system, providing general information about workforce development boards and the America Job Center system. The brief goes on to highlight opportunities for programs, employers, and job seekers to access funding, on-the-job training opportunities, and other supports for building a stronger workforce. Explore how WIOA can help you connect with skilled talent and advance apprenticeship and training initiatives.
Union-Building with Earn and Learn:
Heard talk of expanding apprenticeships and similar “Earn and Learn” job training programs to public sector professions? Wondering what’s in it for your union? Use this resource for ideas on leveraging Earn and Learn as a union-building tool to grow and strengthen our membership. From building relationships between newer and more seasoned members to exploring a new platform for “talking union” to finding opportunities for organizing internally and externally, see how Earn and Learn fits AFSCME’s charge to Get Organized!
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