North Branch Area Schools named a pilot district for workforce-development apprenticeship program

Aug 18, 2026

North Branch Area Schools said it was selected as one of two districts nationwide to pilot a workforce-development strategy that would include reimbursable wages for teachers participating in an apprenticeship program; district and EDA leaders highlighted local business involvement and recent community business openings.

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A North Branch Area Schools representative told the EDA the district has been selected as one of two in the nation to pilot a workforce-development strategy that would provide reimbursable wages for teachers in an apprenticeship program. "North Branch Area Schools was 1 of 2 districts in the nation that has been selected to pilot a workforce development strategy," the speaker said, adding the district hopes to expand the approach in the area.

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