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Among those in skilled trades, high hopes for a renewed focus on apprenticeships
- Working in skilled trades is increasingly seen as a career path, offering advancement opportunities.
- Apprenticeships are viewed as a noble profession, attracting more interest as an alternative to traditional college education.
- Southern Air has significantly expanded its apprenticeship program in collaboration with Central Virginia Community College.
- The Trump administration aims to create more apprenticeship opportunities for over one million individuals.
- There is a current shortage of skilled trade workers, leading to a renewed focus on apprenticeships.
- The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a substantial number of job openings in heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration roles.
- Standardizing policies around apprenticeships and unemployment compensation is proposed to attract more workers to the field.
- Careers in facilities management are becoming attractive due to competitive pay and potential career growth.
- There is a call for increased federal investment in apprenticeship programs to address the knowledge transfer gap from retiring workers.
- Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has prioritized apprentice programs to boost workforce development in the state.
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