![]() Affirming that an 85-year-old apprenticeship program is still the most effective way of training workers, the Department of Labor has announced that it is newly committed to the well-trod Registered Apprenticeship system. In a press release issued by the agency, the Registered Apprenticeship system was hailed for its role in “helping U.S. workers, particularly those from underserved communities, to access good-paying, family-sustaining jobs.” In declaring its ongoing commitment to that program, the Labor Department simultaneously announced its decision to dismantle what is known as the industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Program, which it said had created a “duplicative, lower-quality system that was not in the best interest of workers and industries.” Industry-recognized apprenticeship programs are operated by trade and industry groups, as well as individual businesses and non-profit organizations. Labor unions have complained that such programs are inefficient and lacking in a full array of safety and skills training. The Department of Labor’s action comes in response to an executive order issued by President Biden early last year. The federal Registered Apprenticeship program was launched in 1937, initially focusing on programs for the construction, manufacturing, and utilities industries. Beginning in the late 1940s, the program also began to offer firefighter, emergency medical technician, and police training. By Garry Boulard
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