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Our latest Pennsylvania Workforce Trends report found that Pennsylvania is being held back by an aging workforce and a skills gap between jobs and workers. The Governor's budget proposes $2 million for internships at Pennsylvania businesses. How else can lawmakers help solve the mismatch between skills and jobs? 📊 Better and more timely workforce data 🤝 More collaboration between state government and local stakeholders 👨🏭 More apprenticeships for businesses and workers We want to hear from you. What are your solutions?

Be Pro Be Proud! According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, more high-school graduates are being diverted from college campuses by brighter prospects for blue-collar jobs in a historically strong labor market where there are many job openings in construction, manufacturing, and warehousing, fields that often require additional training. The longstanding stigma associated with students going straight from high school into work or to apprenticeships, as opposed to college, has faded in recent years as college costs have risen, and employers’ interest in hiring high-school grads has grown. https://lnkd.in/griadXH8

Employers today say they can’t find the talent to fill their open roles, but they’re overlooking the 36 million workers who are stranded in high-churn, low-pay jobs. In our latest research report, with The Burning Glass Institute, learn how employers could expand and create apprenticeships in new occupations that currently rely on traditional credentialing pathways like college degrees. And how, if they built those pathways, the US could move millions of workers into better-paying jobs while also solving talent pain points for employers today. In “Unlocking Potential: Pathways for Low-Wage Workers to Quality Jobs Through Apprenticeships,” you’ll also be able to learn: 💡How nearly three-fourths of high-churn low-wage occupations are highly susceptible to automation, 💡Which high-fidelity “apprentice-able” occupations in the U.S. represent strong career pathways, and 💡How reskilling individuals in high-churn, low-wage roles can increase diversity across the workforce. Take a look at the report, and stay tuned as we continue to share more from our work with Burning Glass ahead of November report – Identifying Opportunities to Expand Apprenticeships in the United States. https://lnkd.in/e3Sw7Qzr

The Takeaway ©Drs Producoes/istockphoto Finding a high-paying and meaningful job doesn’t always require going to college. But, while you may not need a bachelor’s degree for many of these rewarding careers, you will likely need some kind of education, such as an associate degree, some trade school, or other specific certifications or apprenticeships. Whichever career path you choose, it can be a good idea to factor in education costs and to start saving up these expenses as early as you can. This article originally appeared on SoFi.com and was syndicated by MediaFeed.org.

It may lack the gloss of a Silicon Valley job but the “heritage” sector is an increasingly hip proposition for young Gen Z jobseekers. From stonemasons to foresters, the hottest jobs for under-30s are ones which protect the UK’s unique cultural heritage — and cannot be replaced by AI. While many of the roles have existed for millennia, they fell out of favour in the 1970s and 80s, replaced by the rush for finance and service positions. But with an uncertain economy, young job hunters are now seeking out careers with meaning and a cultural connection. Figures from the government’s skills training agency, the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education, show that while just one person took up a stonemason apprenticeship in 2020, last year that had jumped to 53. Similarly, this year there are 26 starters on the newly launched Professional Forester degree apprenticeship

In Honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we want to highlight that the number of Hispanic or Latino Apprentices has increased 179% since 2013! Apprenticeship programs focus on eliminating the barriers to entry in order to promote greater diversity and inclusion in a variety of careers and industries. Accessing talent from a greater range of workers provides perspectives, efficiencies, and advantages that only a diverse workforce can offer. Let us help you and your business participate in this movement to provide more diversity, equity, and inclusion for Hispanic or Latino apprentices in apprenticeship. If you are an organization looking to elevate your workforce development strategy, let’s chat. Our team of expert consultants helps organizations utilize the power of Registered Apprenticeship. Schedule a FREE 1 on 1 consultation to get all of your questions answered at https://buff.ly/3LSAGdQ. Follow us to keep updated on industry news, tips, and our latest offerings. Data via the U.S. Department of Labor #apprenticeship #leadershipdevelopment #hr #workforcedevelopment #manufacturing #business #hiring

Gen Z high school students, born between 1997 and 2012, are questioning the value of a college degree due to concerns about its relevance in preparing them for a career. Key findings indicate that a significant portion of recent graduates believe their degrees were not necessary for their current jobs, leading many Gen Z students to explore alternatives like trade schools, community colleges, apprenticeships, or entering the workforce directly. This shift is also influenced by a changing job market, with some major companies dropping degree requirements in favor of skills-based hiring. Want more insights? Subscribe to the winejobs.com monthly newsletter for the full article with metrics like 1 in 5 recent grads are working at jobs unrelated to their major. Subscribe today ➡️https://ow.ly/Lya450PLjWN #Winejobs #HRresources #SUMMIT #HRnewsletter

Time is running out, take five minutes to nominate your business/organization for the 2024 Top Employers for Interns Awards. All Virginia employers offering internships, regardless of size and sector, are encouraged to submit a nomination form. The deadline for submissions is March 1.    Three reasons why you should nominate your business/organization: 1. Nominees who receive the award can use it to market their internship programs to students. 2. Recipients will be recognized via a press release, social media and at regional events in early April. 3. You are making a difference for Virginia students! https://lnkd.in/ejWyS8Re

Gen Z high school students, born between 1997 and 2012, are questioning the value of a college degree due to concerns about its relevance in preparing them for a career. Key findings indicate that a significant portion of recent graduates believe their degrees were not necessary for their current jobs, leading many Gen Z students to explore alternatives like trade schools, community colleges, apprenticeships, or entering the workforce directly. This shift is also influenced by a changing job market, with some major companies dropping degree requirements in favor of skills-based hiring. Want more insights? Subscribe to the winejobs.com monthly newsletter for the full article with metrics like 1 in 5 recent grads are working at jobs unrelated to their major. Subscribe today ➡️https://ow.ly/SYKQ50PLjWQ #Winejobs #HRresources #SUMMIT #HRnewsletter

Interesting and largely positive findings in the new QAA report on perceptions of Degree Apprenticeships (DA). However, it is important to note that employer perception of diversity is not the same as diversity. We know from previous research DA diversity stats are poor and this report seems to dismiss that. With that in mind, shouldn’t we actually be worried that employers seem to think DAs diversify workplaces if they don’t? There are findings in this new report that back this up. For example, 45% of respondents undertaking DAs have existing degrees, this speaks more to the “middle class grab” perspective than to opening up diversity, access and inclusion. Full report here: https://lnkd.in/dyd4hriE