Commissioners move to fold successful Apprenticeship Advantage into next year’s budget
After advocates and apprentices described outcomes — 1,219 participants and higher wages — commissioners agreed to move the Apprenticeship Advantage program forward for FY27 baseline consideration, signaling county intent to sustain the ARPA‑born effort.
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The court signaled support for transitioning the county’s Apprenticeship Advantage program from ARPA one‑time funding into the general fund baseline for fiscal 2027. Program partners told the court the county‑backed initiative has trained and placed more than 1,200 apprentices across construction and technical trades, raising average wages and adding credentialing pathways.
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