This week, Nov. 14-21,2021, marked the 7th annual National Apprenticeship Week.
The Department of Labor says the weeklong celebration showcases the " value of registered apprenticeship for re-building our economy, advancing racial and gender equity, and supporting underserved communities. "
Apprenticeship is often mentioned as one of the best methods of bringing in more people to the industry due to the fact that students learn hands-on about the industry, and at the same time, they are paid for their work. In fact, in 2020, 82,000 apprentices graduated from the Department of Labor's apprenticeship program.
