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Vermont expands registered apprenticeships and links CTE, employers to grow trades and other occupations
Summary
Department of Labor officials told lawmakers they are expanding registered apprenticeships, working with intermediaries and linking career-and-technical education to provide advanced standing for students entering apprenticeships.
Department of Labor officials told the House Commerce & Economic Development Committee on Jan. 23 that the state is broadening registered apprenticeship programs and creating pathways from high school CTE programs to registered apprenticeship credits.
Commissioner Michael Harrington said a registered apprenticeship provides a nationally recognized credential because it is certified through the state and federal registration system, which allows a participant's credential to be portable across the country.
Why this matters: registered apprenticeships are employer-led training programs that commonly…
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