Apprenticeship Week 2024

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National Apprenticeship Week 2024

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The 10th annual National Apprenticeship Week​ (NAW) is November 17-23, 2024! Programs, facilities, and apprentices spotlight the value of apprenticeship in the workforce and community during the weeklong celebration. Businesses, labor leaders, education institutions, state/government entities, workforce partners, community-based organizations, and career seekers unite as the excitement around NAW attracts a new crowd of curious minds, prospective apprentices, employers, and potential partners. Registered Apprenticeship strengthens the economy by developing a skilled workforce to meet industry needs, creating pathways for career seekers, and advancing racial and gender equity.
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Blast from the Past
Check out how Illinois celebrated Apprenticeship Week over the years:
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Time to Start Planning
It is never too early to begin planning to celebrate the 10th anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week with Illinois!

Stay tuned as new resources from Apprenticeship Illinois are on the way, including a Social Media toolkit, graphics, ​​​resources, templates, and flyers. Check back, as new information will be released for events (in-person and virtual) and announcements to amplify local and regional celebrations. Be sure to subscribe to the monthly Bulletin and follow us on social media for updates.

Begin brainstorming ideas, networking and connecting to expand partnerships, and building a plan to implement those ideas.

Consider these questions as you plan:
  • How do you envision NAW 2024?
  • Have you held a successful event in past years? What worked well?
  • What events would you like to see?
  • Who can you partner with to bring the event to life?
  • Will your organization sign a proclamation?
  • Are you interested in collaborating with the Apprenticeship Illinois team?​​
To Do List:
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Questions?
Reach out with questions or to share information about how you will be celebrating. Need help adding an event or submitting a Proclamation to Apprenticeship Illinois or the U.S. Department of Labor websites? The Apprenticeship Illinois team is here to help. Email: Apprenticeship@IllinoisworkNet.com​​​
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DOL Resources
 ​2024 Theme: "10 Years of Engagement, Expansion, and Innovation."

Daily Themes:
  • Monday: Youth and Young People Apprenticeship Day
  • Tuesday: Registered Apprenticeship in New and Emerging Industries and Around the Globe
  • Wednesday: Expanding Registered Apprenticeship to Underserved Populations
  • Thursday: Women in Apprenticeship
  • Friday: Federal Apprenticeship and Veterans in Apprenticeship

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Proclamations
​Entities are encouraged to sign a proclamation declaring National Apprenticeship Week. This formal recognition expresses the value and importance of apprenticeships in expanding workforce opportunities.​
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Illinois Events
​Hosting an event? Add apprenticeship events, any time of the year, to the Event​​​ Calendar using the Series "Apprenticeship Week."​ Follow the ​Instructions to elevate your event outreach.

Apprenticeship Illinois Events:
  • 11/12/2024 - Apprenticeship Illinois Lunch & Learn: NAW2024 Showcase
    • This session is part of the webinar series for workforce partners and will showcase innovative programs developed by Apprenticeship Illinois grantees since the launch of the State Apprenticeship Expansion grant in 2022.
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