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SUMMARY:Disability Inclusive Apprenticeship; A Successful Business Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Appteon is proud to host EARN and PIA for this webinar on Inclusive Apprenticeships. Inclusive apprenticeships are apprenticeship program designed to be accessible to and inclusive of all candidates\, including people with disabilities. Inclusive apprenticeship programs widen the talent pool and help meet employers’ critical hiring needs aligned with their DEIA goals. \nThe presenters for this training session will be: \n-Debby Hopkins\, Project Manager\, Appteon Inc. \n-Ellice Switzer\, Compliance and Technical Assistance and Training Specialist for Employer Assistance and Resource at Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) and \n-Josh Christianson\, Project Director at Partnership on Inclusive Apprenticeship (PIA). \n  \nThe presenters will cover the below topics: \n• Inclusion@ Work Framework for Building a Disability Inclusive Work Culture \n• Return on Investment of Inclusive Apprenticeship \n• Resources \nJoin us on Thursday April 7th @ 2pm EST \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83412343670?pwd=VTAya3Z6WWZvaW85UXp3SjE0eEtrZz09 \n  \nMeeting ID: 834 1234 3670 \nPasscode: Appteon
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/disability-inclusive-apprenticeship-a-successful-business-strategy/
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,Webinars,For Businesses
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SUMMARY:Tech Apprenticeships: A Turnkey Solution to Address the War on Tech Talent
DESCRIPTION:f you’re an Employer in the Tech space and are interested in learning how to address the war on tech talent\, you’ve come to the right place! \nSince the pandemic\, organizations with large budgets are driving up wages\, paying more for tech workers and qualified candidates everywhere. Therefore\, small-medium size businesses are up against wage inflation\, talent squeeze and an overall competitive hiring market for most in-demand tech talent. \nAppteon\, TWC and New Apprenticeship will be providing turnkey solutions for hiring the best candidates during today’s competitive job market. You don’t want to miss this informative Webinar\, register for free today!!
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/tech-apprenticeships-a-turnkey-solution-to-address-the-war-on-tech-talent/
CATEGORIES:Technology,Workforce Development,Webinars,For Businesses
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SUMMARY:If There Were No Barriers... Connecting the Dots to an Accessible Apprenticeship Program
DESCRIPTION:Join this webinar to learn from and chat with experts in the field of universal design\, who also serve as champions for those with disabilities. Utilizing hands-on experience\, empathy\, and expertise to build advocacy\, ignite passion\, forge relations\, and join forces\, the session presenters are making a difference in the lives of others\, who simply need to be heard\, believed\, and given a chance to succeed!
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/if-there-were-no-barriers-connecting-the-dots-to-an-accessible-apprenticeship-program/
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development,Webinars,For Employees/Jobseekers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T130000
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SUMMARY:MINDSHIFT: From Educator to Apprenticeship Sponsor
DESCRIPTION:Educational Institutions are increasingly taking the plunge to become sponsors of regional registered apprenticeship programs but the learning curve is steep. Gain valuable\, time-saving insights from Dawnn Moore from Central NM Community College that in 2015 launched a statewide IT apprenticeship program. You will learn the mindset needed to ingrate an apprenticeship program in a formal higher education setting\, the challenge of inflexible schedules\, how to build a more diverse student body through work-based learning\, and much more. Join us for this highly informative webinar if you are currently an education sponsor or considering whether or not to take the plunge into becoming an apprenticeship sponsor.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/mindshift-from-educator-to-apprenticeship-sponsor/
CATEGORIES:For Businesses,Technology,Workforce Development,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T140000
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SUMMARY:Equalizing Disparities and Bridging the Degree Gap
DESCRIPTION:Apprenticeship is not an alternative to higher education\,” said Brent Parton\, deputy director of the Center on Education and Skills with the Education Policy program at New America. “It’s an alternative way through higher education.” \n  \nAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics\, Information-security and engineering jobs are expected to grow by nearly a third between 2020 and the end of this decade. Attend this webinar to learn how NPower\, a key player in solving two fundamental challenges facing nearly every industry and government agency: a severe skills shortage and a lack of diversity in tech hiring\, is equalizing educational disparities\, bridging the gap for non -degreed job-seekers\, and meeting employer demands by helping students identify and apply current skills\, gain specific knowledge\, and earn certifications that are relevant to the growing IT market.
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/equalizing-disparities-and-bridging-the-degree-gap/
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SUMMARY:Learn How to Setup Your Registered Apprenticeship Program\, Hassle Free!
DESCRIPTION:Setting up your RAP should be simple and hassle free! \nJoin Appteon and CyberUp for an informative fireside chat to kick off National Apprenticeship Week. Appteon and CyberUp will walk you through the simple steps of setting up your RAP today! \nHost: \nAppteon\, Inc. \nDanny Funderburk \nMarketing and Business Development Specialist \n  \nCyberUp \nTony Bryan \nExecutive Director
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/learn-how-to-setup-your-registered-apprenticeship-program-hassle-free/
CATEGORIES:Technology,Workforce Development,Webinars,For Businesses
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SUMMARY:Transitioning From Military to Civilian Employment
DESCRIPTION:Appteon’s Wes Smith\, Director of Workforce Development\, is a Veteran who has personal experience from with transitioning from the Military to Civilian employment. \nSmoothstack’s\, Martha Laughman\, Workforce Development + Veterans Programs and Kate Gorecki\, Program Manager\, both are subject matter experts in all things #Apprenticeship #Veterans and #Workforce Development. \nCome to this workshop\, roll up your sleeves and and learn everything you need to know about transitioning from the Military to Civilian Employment from these experts\, you don’t want to miss out!
URL:https://biz.loudoun.gov/event/transitioning-from-military-to-civilian-employment/
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