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Five years ago, if I was told I might be working in philanthropy, I might have likely stood in disbelief. 

That is not due to my lack of appreciation for the field, but rather because my vision for affecting change looked quite different at that time. I have always been interested in activism and positively affecting the world around me. However, it was not until recently that I realized I can contribute to that change through philanthropy.

Recently, I had the opportunity to participate in the Bridging Differences Leadership Cohort hosted by the Council on Foundations. The opportunity allowed me to engage in dialogue with other professionals from the public sector while engaging with course material that explored the science behind bridging differences in our respective communities. 

The cohort has allowed me to build connections that go beyond my work with the San Antonio Area Foundation’s Scholarships Program and reflect on what makes philanthropy so special. My involvement with COF is particularly timely, given that we’re now in Community Foundation Week, originally started by former President George H.W. Bush in 1989.

Philanthropy has the unique opportunity to bridge differences in ways other sectors of society do not. It can take calculated and sustained risks by supporting programs and respective issues that our political and corporate counterparts cannot. Because the sector is unaffected by short-term electoral cycles, philanthropy can affect concrete change. 

For instance, the San Antonio Area Foundation has supported countless efforts that have made a lasting impact throughout the community. Our vision at the Area Foundation is to close opportunity gaps for those who need it most. Therefore, the Area Foundation leads in its ability to bridge differences in the community via hundreds of nonprofits we fund and support.

The Area Foundation is conscious of the inherent power imbalance that has been perpetuated between funders and grantees. However, through our work, I have seen a paradigm shift in how power is distributed. This is partly due to the legacy of the bridge- builders before me who have recognized how inequitable the historical funder-grantee relationship has been. 

Historically, grantees have not had the opportunity to substantially articulate their story and the needs of their community. Now, there is a conscious effort to ensure voices of the community are not only heard but also leading the conversation. What I have described is trust-based philanthropy, but it is more than a means to redistribute power. It is a mechanism for bridging differences. 

Through cultural competency, communication, collaboration and mutuality, the Area Foundation ensures representation, transparency, and diversity in the issues it supports. For instance, the Thrive Youth Center, a grantee of the Area Foundation, is the only LGBTQIA+ homeless shelter in San Antonio and South Texas. 

The center aims to ensure LGBTQIA+ homeless youth are allowed the inherent rights and privileges any human being 18-24 is afforded. Because the Area Foundation recognizes the importance and need of supporting such an organization, Thrive is not only able to sustain its mission but also to highlight its work in a way it might not have been able to previously. 

Philanthropy can look beyond the noise and address the key issues at hand. Whether it is providing emergency funds during a global pandemic, funding need-based programs or ensuring marginalized voices have a seat at the table, philanthropy can quell mistrust and guide society toward a more harmonious collective. 

Philanthropy can be a tool for changes in ways I can not have imagined years ago. In fact, we can follow philanthropy’s example and look past our contentiousness to build bridges. In doing so, we become a better people.

Janet N. Ekezie is Junior Associate, Scholarship Programs at the San Antonio Area Foundation.

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Supporting Disaster Risk Reduction in Swedish local councils: building resilient cities https://inergency.com/supporting-disaster-risk-reduction-in-swedish-local-councils-building-resilient-cities/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 10:05:38 +0000 https://inergency.com/supporting-disaster-risk-reduction-in-swedish-local-councils-building-resilient-cities/ Supporting Disaster Risk Reduction in Swedish local councils: building resilient citiesThe online workshop on how the UN network supports disaster risk reduction in Swedish local councils was organized by the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB), in partnership with the The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR and formerly UNISDR) Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia on November 7, 2023. The workshop provided Swedish local councils with an opportunity to gain insights into MCR2030’s […]]]> Supporting Disaster Risk Reduction in Swedish local councils: building resilient cities


The online workshop on how the UN network supports disaster risk reduction in Swedish local councils was organized by the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB), in partnership with the The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR and formerly UNISDR) Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia on November 7, 2023. The workshop provided Swedish local councils with an opportunity to gain insights into MCR2030’s initiatives and explore potential engagement opportunities.
 

Mr. Andrew Bower, country support programme manager of The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR and formerly UNISDR), provided a comprehensive overview of the UN’s efforts at the global, regional, and local levels in aligning with the global agendas, including the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, the New Urban Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. Mr. Bower emphasized the MCR 2030 offers a platform for local stakeholders to connect, exchange knowledge, and share expertise on a global scale. 
The discussion then opened to collect reflections and opinions from the cities on how MCR2030’s initiatives can be customized to fit the Swedish context. 
 

Mr. Ludwig Sonesson of the city of Malmo (MCR2030 Resilience Hub), highlighted the city’s focus on spreading knowledge, particularly in the areas of blue-green solutions for coastal regions and the Baltic Sea region. He shared the city’s recent activities, including peer learning exchanges with the Malaysian government and the city of Tampere, Finland. MCR2030 offers a much-needed platform for exchange on climate change adaptation strategies for urban resilience. As such, the time is right to kick-start the network again and involve new members.
 

Ms. Karin Dhakal of the city of Stockholm shared the plan for an annual MCR2030 meeting at the local level in Sweden, scheduled for 29-30 May 2024. This event is expected to foster meaningful connections among the local actors in the country and beyond. 
 

During the meeting, constructive comments and reflections were shared, including discussions on the processes for peer reviewing at the local level among the Swedish cities as well as at the global level. There was a recognized need for substantive guidance to help cities navigate each step toward building resilient cities and for the next steps in their plans. Mr. Karl Torring, National Sendai Framework Focal Point of MSB, noted that this meeting can serve as the foundation for consolidated collaboration toward a common agenda among the cities. He concluded the meeting by expressing Sweden’s strong support for MCR2030 and anticipation for next year’s annual MCR2030 meeting in Stockholm.
 

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Healthcare Delivery Topics Explored at the 2023 Governors’ Health and Human Services Advisors Institute – National Governors Association https://inergency.com/healthcare-delivery-topics-explored-at-the-2023-governors-health-and-human-services-advisors-institute-national-governors-association/ Mon, 13 Nov 2023 21:54:29 +0000 https://inergency.com/healthcare-delivery-topics-explored-at-the-2023-governors-health-and-human-services-advisors-institute-national-governors-association/ Healthcare Delivery Topics Explored at the 2023 Governors’ Health and Human Services Advisors Institute – National Governors AssociationIn October 2023, the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) hosted the Governors’ Health and Human Services Policy Advisors Institute in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The institute serves as a forum for Governors’ health and human services advisors to engage in peer-to-peer learning and hear from subject matter experts. The healthcare delivery team at […]]]> Healthcare Delivery Topics Explored at the 2023 Governors’ Health and Human Services Advisors Institute – National Governors Association


In October 2023, the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) hosted the Governors’ Health and Human Services Policy Advisors Institute in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The institute serves as a forum for Governors’ health and human services advisors to engage in peer-to-peer learning and hear from subject matter experts. The healthcare delivery team at the NGA Center focused this year’s content on the healthcare and human services workforce, aging and health equity. These topics are top of mind for Governors’ health and human services advisors and proved relevant for discussions led at the institute. In addition to the formal sessions, the healthcare delivery team hosted a roundtable to discuss comprehensive topics related to healthcare delivery and to hear directly from states and territories on priorities for the year ahead.

Supporting the Frontline: Strengthening the Health and Human Services Workforce

Dr. Shelby Hockenberry, Program Director for healthcare delivery at the NGA Center, moderated a plenary session focused on the health and human services workforce. Dr. Hockenberry began the session by setting the stage and highlighting the NGA Center’s Next Generation of the Healthcare Workforce Knowledge Exchange Network. The network, comprised of 22 states and territories, serves as a hub for state and territory health and workforce leaders to drive innovation and spur action to support the recruitment and retention of the next generation of the healthcare workforce. A report on outcomes from the first year of the project within the context of broader healthcare workforce efforts underway, titled Preparing the Next Generation of the Healthcare Workforce: State Strategies for Recruitment and Retention, can be found on the NGA website.

After providing an overview of the network’s activity over the past year and a half, Dr. Hockenberry introduced Dr. Sharyl Trail, Regional Administrator for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Region 5. Dr. Trail opened her remarks by providing an overview of her lived experience as a healthcare provider and her journey through the Public Health Service Corps. Dr. Trail then highlighted HRSA opportunities for states and territories to take advantage of to support and grow the healthcare workforce, especially as HRSA is the funder for the NGA healthcare workforce project. Following Dr. Trail’s presentation, Dr. Cynthia Persily, Secretary for the West Virginia Department of Human Services, highlighted West Virginia’s investments in both the health and human services workforces. Dr. Persily presented West Virginia’s model of recruiting, growing, retaining and evaluating the healthcare workforce for a number of professions. Additionally, Dr. Persily discussed the state’s success in reducing the child welfare vacancy rate in the state from 38% in January 2023, to 17% in August 2023. Dr. Persily also highlighted West Virginia’s “Appalachian Care Chronicles” podcast, which highlights providers’ lived experience in professions like nursing, social work, emergency medicine technicians and public health, and provided insights on the success of the state’s nursing recruitment program.


Supporting Age-Friendly Healthcare

Moderated by Anna Heard, Senior Policy Analyst for Healthcare Delivery at the NGA Center, the Supporting Age-Friendly Healthcare breakout session focused on aging and the provision of care. Scott Bane, Program Officer at the John A. Hartford Foundation, set the scene for the discussion by providing some background on both the national landscape of aging issues and the John A. Hartford Foundation’s current priorities. Bane highlighted the need for executive leadership on aging and the importance of blending both public and private dollars to support the aging community. Rachel Currans-Henry, Health and Human Services Advisor to Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, then led the discussion from a state perspective, highlighting Oregon’s multi-sector plan on aging. In addition to highlighting Oregon’s work to support aging from multiple lenses, Currans-Henry highlighted the intersection of aging and long-term care workforce shortages. More information on NGA’s work on the direct care workforce that supports the care of older adults is available in the recent reports  State Strategies for Sector Growth and Retention of the Direct Care Health Workforce and Addressing Wages of the Direct Care Workforce Through Medicaid Policies.


State Strategies for Navigating Health Equity

NGA’s Anna Heard also moderated a session on Navigating Health Equity, featuring Colorado, Vermont and Heartland Forward’s approaches to navigating health equity. Edwin Chen, Health Policy Coordinator for Colorado’s Office of Saving People Money on Healthcare within the Office of NGA Vice Chair Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Colorado Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera, kicked the session off with a look into the state’s approach to integrating equity in the budget making process. Chen highlighted the administration’s specific focus areas on aging and disability equity in addition to providing a look into how department budget requests are required to evaluate for positive, neutral or negative equity impact. Monica Hutt, Chief Prevention Officer for Vermont Governor Phil Scott, then presented on Vermont’s Impact Assessment Tool. Hutt highlighted how the tool has been implemented in Vermont to support equity evaluation for proposed budget and policy proposals. The tool provides a questionnaire for agency staff to complete to ensure decisions take into account equity and community impact. Finally, Dr. Maria Rodriguez-Alcala, Program Director for Health and Wellness at Heartland Forward, highlighted the organization’s work to improve health equity in rural communities. Dr. Rodriguez-Alcala presented on a 2022 report that outlines health care access and recommendations to improve in rural America, as well as ways that Heartland Forward is currently putting this report into action. To learn more about NGA’s work on intersectional health equity, NGA recently released the commentary Health Equity Roundtable regarding a meeting held in Colorado in  August 2023.


Roundtable Discussion on Comprehensive Healthcare Delivery and Transformation

The healthcare delivery team wrapped up the 2023 institute sessions with three concurrent roundtables focused on different areas of the healthcare delivery portfolio. The first roundtable, led by Elijah McCabe, Policy Analyst for healthcare delivery at NGA,  focused on trauma-informed care and wellness. The second, led by Dr. Shelby Hockenberry, focused on the healthcare workforce. The third roundtable was led by Anna Heard and focused on healthcare cost and coverage. These three roundtables informed ways that the NGA healthcare delivery team can best center their technical assistance and highlight state and territory priorities in the year ahead.


Looking Ahead to 2024

The 2023 Governors’ Health and Human Services Advisors Institute provided a helpful forum for Governors’ health and human services policy advisors to share best practices and learn from one another. The healthcare delivery team remains focused on the topics above, including aging, healthcare workforce, health equity, trauma-informed care, and cost and coverage. For more information about the institute, click here. For technical assistance or more information on any of the aforementioned topics, sessions or resources, please contact Dr. Shelby Hockenberry at shockenberry@nga.org or Anna Heard at aheard@nga.org.

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Advancing Apprenticeship: Opportunities For States And Business To Create And Expand Registered Apprenticeship Programs – National Governors Association https://inergency.com/advancing-apprenticeship-opportunities-for-states-and-business-to-create-and-expand-registered-apprenticeship-programs-national-governors-association/ Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:22:37 +0000 https://inergency.com/advancing-apprenticeship-opportunities-for-states-and-business-to-create-and-expand-registered-apprenticeship-programs-national-governors-association/ Advancing Apprenticeship: Opportunities For States And Business To Create And Expand Registered Apprenticeship Programs – National Governors AssociationThis publication highlights the significance of Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) as one of several strategies and opportunities that employers and states can implement and offer to individuals as a viable path toward securing and prospering in a career. (Download) Registered Apprenticeship has and will continue to play an important role in the United States.  economy and […]]]> Advancing Apprenticeship: Opportunities For States And Business To Create And Expand Registered Apprenticeship Programs – National Governors Association


This publication highlights the significance of Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) as one of several strategies and opportunities that employers and states can implement and offer to individuals as a viable path toward securing and prospering in a career.


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Registered Apprenticeship has and will continue to play an important role in the United States.  economy and workforce ecosystem by satisfying employer talent needs while providing training and employment pathways for individuals in family-sustaining, in-demand careers. A registered apprenticeship is an intensive program that offers an individual paid on-the-job experience, coupled with classroom learning that together provides a jobseeker with the necessary skills to secure gainful employment. This publication highlights the significance of Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) as one of several strategies and opportunities that employers and states can implement and offer to individuals as a viable path toward securing and prospering in a career.  

RAPs are beneficial for both employers and apprentices, including through the development of a steady talent pipeline, decreased turnover, improved productivity, and a diversification among teams, with a notable 44 percent return on investment for employers. There is recent momentum in registered apprenticeships across diverse sectors, due to factors such as a tight labor market, the rising cost of traditional post-secondary education, and the demand for a more skilled workforce. States across the country including Michigan, Alabama, and Maryland have successfully expanded RAPs by providing direct support to employers, aligning efforts between multiple state agencies, and capitalizing on federal funding opportunities. Several states have partnered with employers like Pfizer, Huntington Ingalls Industries and AT&T to promote and expand Registered Apprenticeship. Continued collaboration between states and employers, regardless of their size or location, is necessary to adapt and scale RAPs in in-demand and non-traditional sectors in response to the evolving economic and workforce landscape.

What is a Registered Apprenticeship?

Registered Apprenticeship is a workforce training program where individuals can obtain employer-funded work experience, mentorship, progressive wage increases, classroom instruction, and a portable, nationally-recognized credential. Apprenticeship programs can be registered through the Office of Apprenticeship at the United States. Department of Labor (DOL) or a United States. DOL-approved State Apprenticeship Agency (SAA) and must meet federal requirements designed to assure quality, safety and wage standards, and relevance to industry.

Recent Momentum in Registered Apprenticeship

Earn and learn training programs are a pillar of workforce development and are successful in a variety of forms. Registered apprenticeships, on-the-job worker training, paid internships, and other work-based learning opportunities all connect employers to a workforce that is actively gaining skills, which lowers the level of investment required when recruiting and hiring an individual who has the exact skills on day one. For participants — whether high school students, individuals re-entering the workforce, those currently in the workforce looking to upskill, or anyone in between — earn and learn training programs provide firsthand career exposure and skill development that is directly tied to an industry or employer.   

Generally viewed as the gold standard of earn and learn models, the benefits of RAPs are numerous for both the apprentice and the employer. For employers, a successful RAP can provide a steady pipeline of skilled talent, decrease turnover, improve productivity, and create intergenerational and more diverse teams. A 2022 study by Abt Associates found that “for every dollar invested in an apprentice, the employer ultimately earns $1.44 in benefits — a 44 percent return on investment.” While being paid to work, apprentices also receive related technical instruction, mentorship and, once completed, a transferable, industry-recognized credential of value. There are, of course, costs incurred by the employer and others in creating and mobilizing a RAP, but there is broad agreement that the benefits outweigh the costs for both employers and apprentices.

Registered Apprenticeship Benefits for Employers

Improved pipeline of skilled workers

Higher employee retainment

Reduced downtime due to recruitment and hiring

Reduced overtime for existing staff

Improved company culture

Product or process innovation

Intergenerational teams promoting knowledge transfer

Improved co-worker productivity

Since Congress passed the National Apprenticeship Act in 1937, states across the country have leveraged Registered Apprenticeship to varying degrees during times of economic expansion and contraction. Currently, the country is experiencing a significant expansion of Registered Apprenticeship, in both traditional sectors, such as construction, as well as non-traditional fields, such as information technology, healthcare and teaching. Between 2012 and 2021, the United States. saw a 64 percent increase in new Registered Apprentices with over 14,700 new RAPs. There are several factors that contribute to this expansion, including a tight labor market, increasing cost of other post-secondary educational programs (namely bachelor’s degrees), a higher level of skills-based hiring not tied to degrees, as well as the demand for a more skilled workforce by employers.


Structure of State and Territory Apprenticeship Systems

Depending on the state or territory, the apprenticeship system is either governed by the United States. DOL Office of Apprenticeship (OA) or a recognized SAA. Both entities fill the same role of registering and overseeing RAPs but do differ in a few key ways, which can impact the timeline and nature of how an employer interacts with the registering entity.

Generally, employers that register an apprenticeship program will have to complete similar steps regardless of the state or territory. However, the exact requirements and documentation will depend on whether the state or territory the program is being registered in operates an OA or an SAA. To ensure compliance and successful registration, a company or organization can contact the applicable state office. It is important to note that a company that is registering a program across multiple states or territories that do not all operate an OA must register the program in each state that operates as an SAA.

Map of OA and SAA States as of September 2023. Visit  Apprenticeship.gov to find your state’s or territory’s apprenticeship lead.

Promising State Policies and Programs to Support Employer Led RAPs

Whether operating an OA or SAA, states and territories have taken efforts to promote RAPs and lower barriers employers encounter when registering a program. Funding for these efforts executed by states often come in the form of DOL grants, but states such as South Dakota and Pennsylvania are also appropriating their own funds to grow RAPs. Michigan, Alabama and Maryland each have undertaken exemplary efforts to expand RAPs in their states through innovative policies and programs that make the registration process smoother and more accessible to large and small employers alike. While this publication highlights these three states, several other states and territories are working within their own systems to expand RAPs and simplify the process. Lessons learned and best practices can be shared across systems to allow employers to easily develop and expand programs without additional administrative burden.  


Michigan – Providing Technical Expertise to Create and Sustain RAPs

Michigan, which partners with United States. DOL to operate as an OA state, goes to great lengths to expand and promote RAPs. Through the State Apprenticeship Expansion office and the Michigan Apprenticeship Advisory Board (comprised of representatives of employers, labor, education and workforce), the state has coordinated efforts and offers direct, tailored support to employers and other system partners at a local level. Michigan supports employers through Apprenticeship Success Coordinators who are tasked with assisting companies in developing and executing a RAP as well as connecting career seekers to apprenticeship opportunities.

Each one of the 16 local Michigan Works! agencies has a designated Apprenticeship Success Coordinator funded through a variety of state and federal dollars, including the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). In practice, an Apprenticeship Success Coordinator reduces the time and effort (and thus costs) an employer expends on registration, recruitment, and administration by guiding them from inception to completion. The coordinators can also act as facilitators between employers and the partners that are necessary to develop and scale RAPs. Additionally, through their intimate work with employers, the Apprenticeship Success Coordinators are well-positioned to link job seekers to a RAP that suits an individual’s skills, training needs and career goals. Through direct support, Michigan’s Apprenticeship Success Coordinators demystify the apprenticeship registration process and troubleshoot issues as they arise, ensuring employers have all they need to create and execute a successful RAP. The impact of this direct support is especially seen in non-traditional apprenticeship sectors that have gone from 16.6 percent of all new apprentices between 2008-2017 to 25.2 percent between 2018-2021.

One of the non-traditional apprenticeship sectors with which Michigan has found success is pharmaceuticals in partnership with Pfizer. Pfizer’s Kalamazoo site has graduated more than 200 apprentices through nine Registered Apprenticeship programs. As a result of working with community partners like school districts, community colleges, and educationally focused non-profits, the company has reported an increased interest in these apprenticeable, high-demand careers. Pfizer Kalamazoo has directly invested in Registered Apprenticeship and has recognized the benefits that it provides for future generations as well as the impact that it can have to ensure Pfizer remains a global leader in this sector. They recently worked with their local workforce development board Apprenticeship Success Coordinator to achieve funding through Michigan’s Going PRO Talent Fund to reimburse a portion of the related instruction costs for 24 Registered Apprentices in the 2023-2024 cycle. Additionally, Pfizer continues to engage with local community partners along the earn and learn spectrum to grow interest and broaden the talent pool for careers that are in dire need of skilled talent.


Alabama – Interagency Collaboration to Drive Participation

As RAPs are both a workforce and educational opportunity, they require a high level of collaboration and coordination between various state agencies. Alabama, which operates an SAA through the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship, has emphasized the importance of alignment between agencies that interact with RAPs to ensure that employers can successfully develop programs and that individuals are able to enroll in and complete them.

Under Governor Kay Ivey’s direction, several agencies have coordinated efforts over the past six years to create a system that is responsive to the needs of employers and students alike. This coordination has included the Governor’s Office of Education and Workforce Transformation, the Alabama Departments of Commerce, Labor and Education, the Alabama Community College System, the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, and others.

Alabama’s statewide Success Plus goal, to add 500,000 individuals with postsecondary credentials to the state’s workforce by 2025, has prompted each of the above departments to better align their efforts, ensuring the individuals who complete training are receiving a credential valued by employers. To promote Registered Apprenticeship as one of these valued credentials, the state has created an employer incentive that reimburses 50 percent of the wages paid to an apprentice (up to 480 hours) in a new RAP, which they have found to be twice as effective as a traditional tax incentive. In addition to directly supporting employers, the Office of Apprenticeship has worked closely with the community college system and a number of four-year institutions to give class credit to apprentices who have proven they have gained the requisite competencies, such as the agreement between Troy University and Wallace Community College for the Early Childhood Education apprenticeship program.

Employers are similarly promoting the connection between education and the workforce, exemplified by Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), America’s largest military shipbuilding company. In addition to supporting Registered Apprenticeships in Mississippi, HII has invested in the education of students considering careers in shipbuilding throughout the Gulf Coast region. Opened through a partnership between HII and Mobile County Public Schools, Ingalls Shipbuilder Academy and Ingalls Shipbuilding Talent Development Lab train and prepare Alabama high school students to enter a career in manufacturing, whether through Registered Apprenticeship or direct hiring. While not headquartered in the state, HII recognized the talent needs of its local operations and has fostered relationships with several states, including Alabama, to create workforce training opportunities through a variety of work-based learning models.


Maryland – Supporting Employers to Capitalize on Federal Programs

Guided by the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council, the Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning serves as the SAA that operates the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Program (MATP). With an emphasis in the Governor’s office on ensuring career opportunities for those outside of the traditional baccalaureate education system, Registered Apprenticeship expansion has been a key pillar of the workforce and education infrastructure.

With a recent influx of federal funding through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the CHIPS and Science Act (CHIPS), and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Maryland’s apprenticeship apparatus is working with employers so they can take advantage of each of the workforce provisions within these three federal packages. Even prior to the influx of federal dollars that will impact careers not traditionally supported by RAPs, Maryland, and specifically Howard Community College, collaborated with AT&T to create the AT&T Catapult IT Apprenticeship. This program, registered with Maryland’s SAA, places individuals into one of four IT career paths and provides AT&T with much-needed IT talent, so they can continue to provide services to federal agencies. This collaboration has been so successful in Maryland that AT&T has expanded it into Virginia.

Maryland is working to further capitalize on non-traditional occupation RAPs as well as the apprenticeship rebates within the IRA. The state has experienced an influx of companies approaching MATP with a request to utilize apprenticeship on projects funded through the IRA. Included in this influx have been companies that have not previously enrolled RAPs in the state. To help employers, both new to the state and Maryland-based, take advantage of these programs, MATP connects them directly to RAP sponsors that have established and operational programs. By plugging into a sponsor with an existing RAP, employers can drastically reduce the time and administrative burden it typically takes to create an entirely new program. However, if a new employer wishes to create their own RAP, Maryland will review its registration documents from another state, or with United States. DOL, and identify areas requiring updates so the programs can become registered in Maryland. Removing unnecessary duplication of processes allows employers to register programs within Maryland at a pace that meets the needs of their project.

Through the smoothing of the entrance process, among other process improvements, in 2022 Maryland experienced an increase in the number of new programs registered (32), participating employers (3,957) and total apprentices registered (11,893). This trend is likely to continue as funds from IIJA, CHIPS and IRA continue to make Registered Apprenticeship a highly attractive workforce training option.


Additional Opportunities for States to Consider

Emphasize a Spectrum of Work-Based Learning Opportunities Indiana

Apprenticeships are one option in a suite of opportunities for individuals to upskill within the work-based learning ecosystem. By integrating work-based learning opportunities, such as earn and learn programs, youth apprenticeship, United States. DOL pre-apprenticeship and others into traditional educational pathways, students can more effectively make the shift from education into the workforce. Outside of Registered Apprenticeship, these work-based learning opportunities can provide students with the ability to explore jobs in a variety of sectors, obtain industry-valued credentials, and participate in real-world career training earlier in their career exploration journey.

Indiana’s Office of Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship, created though an Executive Order by Governor Eric Holcomb in 2018, promotes a suite of work-based learning opportunities to all Hoosiers regardless of current educational attainment or future aspirations, and can last between a few weeks to several years. Providing a full spectrum of career exploration and training opportunities allows the state educational and workforce systems to be continually responsive to the needs of employers within the state while also giving employers multiple entry points to connect with their future workforce. This variety allows employers to take advantage of work-based learning at the level that best suits their unique needs without being restricted to a certain program type. Cummins, an Indiana-based manufacturing company, and Amazon, the e-commerce retailer, both independently decided that registered apprenticeships were the right work-based learning model for their respective needs, and each partnered with Vincennes University in Indiana to develop and register apprenticeship programs.

Cummins, in partnership with Vincennes in 2017, registered the Technician Apprenticeship Program (TAP) while Amazon launched the Mechatronics and Robotics Registered Apprenticeship, with Vincennes helping build the curriculum, in 2020. Since TAP’s inception, Cummins has brought in 403 apprentices across the US in the Sales and Service organization. All completers of the apprenticeship program obtain an associate degree and, as a result, 95% of program graduates are still with Cummins.  While several TAP graduates stay in the technician pathway, Cummins has also seen great success with others fulfilling other roles in the company. Meanwhile, Amazon has had over 1,000 participants complete the Mechatronics and Robotics Apprenticeship, and 100% of participants have converted into full-time roles after the program. Cummins and Amazon’s RAPs, like other work-based learning opportunities, are used by employers for both talent attraction and retention and enable employers like Amazon and Cummins to be producers and not just consumers of highly skilled talent.


Promote College Credit for RAPs – Rhode Island

As registered apprenticeships have gained popularity as a postsecondary educational option, the question of their place within the postsecondary infrastructure has also arisen. RAPs do not need to supplant other forms of postsecondary education but can instead be a part of or lead into other credential or degree programs. Clearly articulating these linkages and pathways can provide students, parents and educators with a clear view of the opportunities that RAPs present. College-connected apprenticeships, which offer academic credit for some or all of the learning an apprentice completes, and degree apprenticeships, which directly lead to an associate or bachelor’s degree, both create transparency between the apprenticeship and degree program and leverage the benefits of each system. Encouraging this alignment in Rhode Island, the Apprenticeship Pathways to Earning a Bachelor’s Degree Act (RI S0178), signed by Governor Dan McKee in June 2023, stipulates that “by January 1, 2024, each state public higher education institution shall adopt policies establishing nontraditional pathways to earning a bachelor’s degree at the state’s public higher education institutions through the inclusion of credits earned through apprenticeships.” Policies like this can expand the industries and sectors that support RAPs to those that have historically only been accessible through postsecondary education that resulted in a degree.


RAPs in Non-Traditional Industries – Pennsylvania, Virginia, Tennessee

As the Registered Apprenticeship landscape has evolved and expanded, states have taken action to increase the number of industries and occupations that can support a RAP. Recent labor market trends have dictated the need for additional hiring and skilling pathways in industries that have experienced workforce shortages. Whether through nurse apprenticeships in Pennsylvania, informational technology apprenticeships in Virginia or pharmacy technician apprenticeships in partnership with CVS in Tennessee, states and employers are broadening the apprenticeship lens to encompass new sectors and employers. Continuing to address the workforce needs across the economy with RAPs will allow states and employers to be nimble and responsive no matter the direction of the economic winds.


Supporting Intermediaries – California

Employers often interact with the Registered Apprenticeship system through an intermediary network. Created to serve as a hub for several employers within a region or industry, these intermediaries can provide a variety of services to employers that are considering registered apprenticeship. Typically, an intermediary administers RAPs, allowing the employer to focus on the on-the-job training, mentoring, and other aspects of the employer-employee relationship, such as hiring and compensation. The benefits of intermediary networks include time and administrative savings for the employer, pre-established relationships and agreement with educational providers, tracking and reporting assistance, and more. Through the Apprenticeship Innovation Funding, California has allocated $175 million over three years starting in 2022 to support both new and existing RAPs, with apprenticeship intermediaries as eligible entities to receive an award. By directly supporting apprenticeship intermediaries, especially those in non-traditional industries, California is lessening the burden on employers and creating the opportunity for companies and organizations of all sizes to join the registered apprenticeship system more easily. Providing funding to utilize and expand intermediaries is a well-documented way to bring additional employers and sectors into the apprenticeship fold.


Recommendations for Employers and Continuing Momentum

Developing and expanding high-quality registered apprenticeships requires collaboration and buy-in from government, private industry and the workforce. Government leaders at the federal and state levels in both parties have created programs, initiatives and incentives to entice employers to create RAPs.

Take Advantage of Incentives

Employers should leverage the opportunity Registered Apprenticeship provides as a foundational tool for solving their workforce needs while capitalizing on the tax credits and tuition supports that states offer. In addition to state incentives, programs in the IIJA, CHIPS and IRA offer Registered Apprenticeship as an allowable use of funding, if not a requirement for certain projects with the IRA offering tax incentives for companies that utilize registered apprentices to complete a project. Employers should take advantage of these incentives to amplify the positive impacts of RAPs on their company.


Create and Expand RAPs in High-Demand Occupations

Employers — whether operating in an SAA or OA state, large or small, in rural communities or urban areas — can continue to partner with government to promote RAPs as a highly effective upskilling and employment tool, especially in high-demand occupations. Sectors that have large opportunities for RAP growth include several that have not traditionally supported them. Employers with careers in these sectors should leverage the proven success of RAPs by partnering closely with their state’s SAA or OA to develop RAPs that respond to their workforce needs.

The trend toward a greater number and diversity of RAPs is unlikely to change as government and business continue to invest in programs and initiatives related to apprenticeship. As such, those that can meet the moment by creating and scaling RAPs in in-demand careers and non-traditional roles will be well-positioned to succeed as the United States. economy continues to grow and change.


Acknowledgements

The NGA Center and the Business Roundtable might like to thank Governors, states and member companies for their participation and expertise that informed this resource. This playbook was prepared by Jordan Morang of the NGA Center, Elizabeth Oberg of the Business Roundtable, with guidance and review from Ryan Martin of the NGA Center and Dane Linn of the Business Roundtable.

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National web briefing tackles harmful pollution from lawn equipment https://inergency.com/national-web-briefing-tackles-harmful-pollution-from-lawn-equipment/ Thu, 09 Nov 2023 17:40:51 +0000 https://inergency.com/national-web-briefing-tackles-harmful-pollution-from-lawn-equipment/ National web briefing tackles harmful pollution from lawn equipmentWith fall in the air and leaf blowers at full blast in neighborhoods across the nation, state and local lawmakers and their staff convened this week for a legislative briefing webinar on the shocking amount of pollution gas-powered tools like leaf blowers and lawn mowers produce — pound for pound even more than the cars […]]]> National web briefing tackles harmful pollution from lawn equipment


With fall in the air and leaf blowers at full blast in neighborhoods across the nation, state and local lawmakers and their staff convened this week for a legislative briefing webinar on the shocking amount of pollution gas-powered tools like leaf blowers and lawn mowers produce — pound for pound even more than the cars and trucks we drive.

 

The webinar highlighted Lawn Care Goes Electric, a new report by Environment America Research & Policy Center and United States. PIRG Education Fund that shows that gas-powered lawn mowers, string trimmers, leaf blowers, chainsaws and other garden equipment generate a surprisingly large amount of pollution and noise.  According to the report’s analysis of United States. Environmental Protection Agency data, lawn and garden equipment in the United States. emitted an estimated 21,800 tons of harmful “fine particulate” air pollution in 2020 – equal to the amount emitted by 234 million typical cars over the course of a year.

The good news is, cleaner, quieter electric-powered lawn equipment is capable, affordable and readily available. From ozone-forming emissions to particulate matter to greenhouse gasses, we no longer have to tolerate so much pollution — and noise — when cutting grass and maintaining our gardens and landscapes.

Attendees heard from air quality leaders about different policy solutions to cut pollution from the lawn and garden sector by shifting to cleaner, quieter electric equipment.

To clean up our air and protect our health, it’s important to transition away from dirty gas-powered lawn and garden equipment as quickly as possible.

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Kirsten joined CoPIRG’s staff in 2022 and is focused on fighting for clean air for Coloradans and transforming transportation systems. Previously, she oversaw The Public Interest Network’s efforts to engage alumni/former employees and volunteers in the network’s work, specializing in communications and organizing events in dozens of cities. Kirsten lives in the Denver area with her husband and two children, where she is an avid hiker, biker, church choir member and gardener.

Ellie works on PennEnvironment’s climate change campaign and helps move forward climate initiatives. She lives in Philadelphia, where she enjoys photography and gardening.

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Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment. https://inergency.com/andlinger-center-for-energy-and-the-environment/ Tue, 01 Feb 2022 08:36:07 +0000 https://inergency.com/leo-donner-andlinger-center-for-energy-and-the-environment/ Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment.]]> Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment.

The Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment (ACEE) at Princeton University is a multidisciplinary research and education center, whose singular mission is to develop technologies and solutions to better our energy and environmental future.

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The Center was founded in 1988 with the generous support of Henry R. Luce, a visionary who understood the critical importance of energy and the environment to society. ACEE brings together faculty, researchers, and students from across Princeton’s academic disciplines to work on a wide range of energy and environmental challenges.

ACEE’s research focuses on five key areas:

  • Sustainable energy development: Developing new and improved technologies for producing energy from clean and renewable sources.
  • Energy efficiency: Improving the efficiency of energy use in buildings, transportation, and industry.
  • Environmental protection and remediation: Developing technologies to protect the environment from pollution and to remediate contaminated sites.
  • Energy policy: Analyzing and developing policies to promote sustainable energy and environmental protection.
  • Climate change: Understanding and addressing the causes and impacts of climate change.

ACEE is also committed to educating the next generation of leaders in energy and the environment. The Center offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as postdoctoral fellowships and research internships.

ACEE’s work has had a significant impact on the world’s energy and environmental challenges.

The Center’s research has led to the development of new technologies for energy production, efficiency, and environmental protection. ACEE’s faculty and researchers have also played a leading role in developing energy and environmental policy.

The Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment is a world-leading center for research and education on energy and the environment. The Center’s work is helping to create a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future for all.

Here are some of the Center’s notable accomplishments:

  • Developed the world’s first solar-powered car
  • Developed a new type of battery that can store more energy and charge faster
  • Developed a new technology to capture carbon dioxide from power plants
  • Helped to develop the Kyoto Protocol, an international treaty to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
  • Helped to develop the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which included billions of dollars in funding for clean energy technologies

Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance honors Craig Smith with lifetime achievement award - Powerlines

The Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment is a valuable resource for policymakers, educators, and the public. The Center’s website provides a wealth of information on energy and the environment, including research reports, policy briefs, and educational resources.

In addition to its research and education programs, ACEE also hosts a variety of public events, such as conferences, workshops, and lectures. These events provide an opportunity for the public to learn about the latest research on energy and the environment.

The Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment is a vital resource for our planet’s future. The Center’s work is helping to create a more sustainable and environmentally friendly world for all.

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Jorge Sarmiento – Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment https://inergency.com/jorge-sarmiento-andlinger-center-for-energy-and-the-environment/ Tue, 01 Feb 2022 05:39:39 +0000 https://inergency.com/jorge-sarmiento-andlinger-center-for-energy-and-the-environment/ Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment.Fundamental processes controlling the ocean-atmosphere distribution of climatically important chemicals, particularly carbon dioxide, and how these have changed through time; global carbon cycle, ocean biogeochemical dynamics, the impact of climate change on ocean biology and biogeochemistry, use of chemical tracers to study ocean circulation, paleoceanography. The post Jorge Sarmiento appeared first on Andlinger Center for […]]]> Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment.

Fundamental processes controlling the ocean-atmosphere distribution of climatically important chemicals, particularly carbon dioxide, and how these have changed through time; global carbon cycle, ocean biogeochemical dynamics, the impact of climate change on ocean biology and biogeochemistry, use of chemical tracers to study ocean circulation, paleoceanography.

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I found a business brief on the OECD website that talks about empowering the next generation of scientists to change the world.

The article highlights how education has transformed over the last 20 years from being a means to an end to becoming a change agent on the battleground to improve the life chances of all individuals, regardless of where they live, their economic status, gender, ability or religious persuasion .

The article also mentions how technology has played a significant role in this transformation, making knowledge sharing and transfer more accessible and inclusive.

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Eric Wood – Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment https://inergency.com/eric-wood-andlinger-center-for-energy-and-the-environment/ Tue, 01 Feb 2022 02:43:29 +0000 https://inergency.com/eric-wood-andlinger-center-for-energy-and-the-environment/ Eric Wood – Andlinger Center for Energy and the EnvironmentSusan Dod Brown Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Emeritus Senior Scholar, Civil and Environmental Engineering E415 Engineering Quad E-Wing 609-258-4675 efwood@princeton.edu Research Description: Hydroclimatology with an emphasis on land atmospheric interactions; terrestrial remote sensing; seasonal hydrologic climate forecasts, including land-climate teleconnections; terrestrial water and energy balances and fluxes over a range of spatial and […]]]> Eric Wood – Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment


Eric Wood

Susan Dod Brown Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Emeritus

Senior Scholar, Civil and Environmental Engineering

E415 Engineering Quad E-Wing
609-258-4675
efwood@princeton.edu

Research Description:

Hydroclimatology with an emphasis on land atmospheric interactions; terrestrial remote sensing; seasonal hydrologic climate forecasts, including land-climate teleconnections; terrestrial water and energy balances and fluxes over a range of spatial and temporal scales; validating satellite retrievals on land surface states; drought prediction

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Laure Resplandy – Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment https://inergency.com/laure-resplandy-andlinger-center-for-energy-and-the-environment/ Mon, 31 Jan 2022 23:46:37 +0000 https://inergency.com/laure-resplandy-andlinger-center-for-energy-and-the-environment/ Laure Resplandy – Andlinger Center for Energy and the EnvironmentEnergy Technology Distillates is a series of publications that provide succinct yet substantive information about emerging topics in energy and the environment. Geared for policymakers, educators, students, and interested citizens, the briefings combine technological, economic, and policy considerations.]]> Laure Resplandy – Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment


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Richard Moss https://inergency.com/richard-moss/ Mon, 31 Jan 2022 20:47:23 +0000 https://inergency.com/richard-moss/ Richard MossMoss’s research focuses on the role of human agency and decision making in global environmental changes such as climate change. While at the Andlinger Center, Moss is working on coastal adaptation and resilience, focusing on decision support for development of time-dependent adaptation pathways. Moss is also researching the co-evolution of coupled human-natural systems and factors […]]]> Richard Moss


Moss’s research focuses on the role of human agency and decision making in global environmental changes such as climate change. While at the Andlinger Center, Moss is working on coastal adaptation and resilience, focusing on decision support for development of time-dependent adaptation pathways. Moss is also researching the co-evolution of coupled human-natural systems and factors […]

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Daniel Sigman – Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment https://inergency.com/daniel-sigman-andlinger-center-for-energy-and-the-environment/ Mon, 31 Jan 2022 19:19:58 +0000 https://inergency.com/daniel-sigman-andlinger-center-for-energy-and-the-environment/ Daniel Sigman – Andlinger Center for Energy and the EnvironmentEnergy Technology Distillates is a series of publications that provide succinct yet substantive information about emerging topics in energy and the environment. Geared for policymakers, educators, students, and interested citizens, the briefings combine technological, economic, and policy considerations.]]> Daniel Sigman – Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment


Energy Technology Distillates is a series of publications that provide succinct yet substantive information about emerging topics in energy and the environment. Geared for policymakers, educators, students, and interested citizens, the briefings combine technological, economic, and policy considerations.

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Anu Ramaswami – Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment https://inergency.com/anu-ramaswami-andlinger-center-for-energy-and-the-environment/ Mon, 31 Jan 2022 17:28:00 +0000 https://inergency.com/anu-ramaswami-andlinger-center-for-energy-and-the-environment/ Anu Ramaswami – Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment]]> Anu Ramaswami – Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment

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Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies, and the High Meadows Environmental Institute

Director, Chadha Center for Global India

Sanjay Swani ’87 Professor of India Studies

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609-258-3729
anu.ramaswami@princeton.edu

Research Description:

Anu Ramaswami is an interdisciplinary environmental engineer recognized as a pioneer and leader on the topic of sustainable urban infrastructure systems. Her work explores how seven key sectors – that provide water, energy, food, buildings, mobility, connectivity, waste management and green/public spaces – shape human and environmental wellbeing, from local to global scales. Ramaswami’s work integrates environmental science and engineering, industrial ecology, public health and public affairs, with a human-centered and systems focus.

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ENV Global Harmonised Submission Transport Standard (GHSTS) – OECD

I found a page on the OECD website that talks about the Global Harmonised Submission and Transport Standard (GHSTS).

The GHSTS is a standardized set of technical specifications used to assemble electronic files for any pesticide package in a predefined manner. The GHSTS can be used to create electronic packages for other regulatory purposes and domains as well. The latest version of GHSTS (v2.1.0) was released on 19 November 2021.

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Ching-Yao Lai – Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment https://inergency.com/ching-yao-lai-andlinger-center-for-energy-and-the-environment/ Mon, 31 Jan 2022 17:26:22 +0000 https://inergency.com/ching-yao-lai-andlinger-center-for-energy-and-the-environment/ Ching-Yao Lai – Andlinger Center for Energy and the EnvironmentResearch Description: Dr. Ching-Yao Lai specializes in geophysics and climate science using mathematical models, laboratory experiments, machine-learning and simulations to explore how fluid flows, deformable structures, crack and interfacial flows interact. Her recent work combines deep-learning and physics-based models to predict the disintegration of ice shelves in a warming climate.]]> Ching-Yao Lai – Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment


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Dr. Ching-Yao Lai specializes in geophysics and climate science using mathematical models, laboratory experiments, machine-learning and simulations to explore how fluid flows, deformable structures, crack and interfacial flows interact. Her recent work combines deep-learning and physics-based models to predict the disintegration of ice shelves in a warming climate.

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