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#NAGLO Panel discussion with WIOA partners: @aidtedu Deputy Director Kevin Taylor Heather Hall, @al_labor Employment Services @aidtedu Exec. Director Ed Castile @AOA_Works Director Josh Laney

We're proud to be a part of @GovernorKayIvey 's team to work with @NatlGovsAssoc in this youth apprenticeship policy academy. Always pressing forward for the betterment of our state. nga.org/news/press-rel…

Dr. Brenda Coley, Russell County Schools supt, participated in a panel at the Alabama Workforce Council summer meeting today. The panelists discussed the development of the Alabama Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program pilot to bridge parapros to a teaching certificate

We are looking for the best of the best in Alabama! Top notch Work-Based Learning programs, apply to compete for the Governor’s Seal of Excellence at alapprentice.org! @jimmyhull_CTE @ACCS_Education @ACHE_EDU @ALWorksSystem

“Career connected learning as an anchor not an option”…. Horizons day 2 addresses redefining and reassessing school to work for our students. #JFFHorizons @AOA_Works @jfftweets

Congratulation to @SEPCO employees Jacqueline Aguirre-Garcia, Kenneth Coker, and Samuel Ross on completing Lawson State Community College's Machinist Apprenticeship Program. Each received certificates in Machine Tool Technology and Computer Numerical Control. @AOA_Works

It is a GREAT day for J.F. Ingram State Technical College. FourStar Frieghtliner had the first meeting with the ISTC #dieselmechanic apprentices today and the students will complete their new hire paperwork next week during orientation at FourStar. #ACCS

Great to see Regional Directors for US Dept. of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship from Regions 1-6 sharing updates on the status of registered apprenticeship programs across the country at the 2023 ESAC conference in Niagara Falls. @AOA_Works @NorthALWorks

Deputy Director of Puerto Rico’s apprenticeship office is kicking off day 2 of the 2023 Eastern Seaboard Apprenticeship Conference. @AOA_Works

Thank you @TrinitaAshford and @ConnectionBham for inviting me to speak at the Community Health Worker (CHW) Coalition Meeting to discuss how Registered Apprenticeship is helping to meet the need for skilled CHWs in our communities. @AOA_Works

Last week #ISTC Dean of Instruction, Dr. William Young, had the opportunity to sit on a panel discussion at the Governor's Summit on Workforce Development in Mobile. The primary focus of the panel was recruitment and retention with special populations. Dr. Young spoke to the ...

Mayor of Niagara Falls, Robert Restaino,is kicking off the 77th anniversary of the Eastern Seaboard Apprenticeship Conference. Great attendance! @AOA_Works

It was an honor to attend the Coosa County Career Tech Awards Luncheon today celebrating their amazing students as they take next steps toward awesome career pathways.

Check out @ADOLSecretary Fitzgerald Washington's 2023 op-ed regarding Alabama's economic success in 2022. labor.alabama.gov/news_feed/News… @GovernorKayIvey @ALWorksSystem @NASWAORG

.@TROYUnews SON and their five healthcare employer partners added 15 RN apprentices to Alabama’s workforce today! What a win-win! @albonursing @ACHE_EDU @AOA_Works @TRobinsonWorks

Five of the new nurses on this stage at @gadsdenstate are Alabama’s first ever RN apprentices, and they are graduating with confidence and great experience under their belts! We are so proud of them!!! @ACCS_Education @albonursing @AOA_Works

Alabama’s first cohort of RN apprentices is graduating!!! So excited to see them at their pinning at @gadsdenstate tonight!

#AOAFUEL23 is a wrap! We have loved spending the last three days with our friends and partners from all over the state! Your energy and commitment is driving Alabama forward! @EDPAlabama @MadeinAL @GovernorKayIvey

A huge thank you to @ACHE_EDU for sponsoring our closing keynote, Kristin Scroggin! She was an exceptionally good bow to wrap up our #AOAFUEL23 event. @GenWhy

AOA’s own Meredith Smith (@MSmithWorks) is hosting a panel on overcoming barriers to recruiting and retention at the 2023 Governor’s Summit on Work-based Learning. #aoafuel23