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Category Archives: Apprenticeships

Federal apprenticeship prgrams

U.S. government offers Federal apprenticeship programs

Posted on September 27, 2022October 12, 2022 by Jails to Jobs

The Federal government is an often overlooked source of apprenticeship programs. But now that it has made a strong commitment to hiring workers who are formerly incarcerated, it might be worth looking into one of the Federal apprenticeship programs. And […]

elevator mechanics

Elevator constructor apprenticeship provides entrée into high-paying, but competitive, skilled trade career

Posted on August 16, 2022April 1, 2025 by Jails to Jobs

If you’re looking for well-paid skilled trade work with paid training as a union apprentice you may want to consider becoming an elevator constructor. This job, however, is highly competitive. Demand for these workers will continue to increase thanks to […]

pre-apprenticeship

A pre-apprenticeship program offers entry into the carpentry and electrician trades

Posted on June 7, 2022April 1, 2025 by Jails to Jobs

The building boom currently underway in the U.S. offers opportunities for those who might want to consider becoming a carpenter or an electrician. And those who are interested in this type of work may want to consider a pre-apprenticeship program. […]

Rob Allen

Rob Allen leaves prison for new life as a tattoo-free union plumber

Posted on November 10, 2020October 9, 2020 by Jails to Jobs

Rob Allen, recently released from prison and currently working as a union plumber, has taken many steps to get a second chance. And one of these is tattoo removal. A new client of our tattoo removal program – Allen has […]

Anders and Anders

San Francisco foundation helps ex-offenders gain apprenticeships

Posted on September 10, 2019September 10, 2019 by Jails to Jobs

For many leaving prison getting an apprenticeship can be a great way to reenter society. And Anders and Anders, a small San Francisco foundation, is helping those in reentry do just that in a big way. It would be difficult […]

Business apprenticeships

Study shows how business apprenticeship programs can benefit companies and increase job opportunities

Posted on March 15, 2018October 19, 2021 by Jails to Jobs

While the benefits of apprenticeships to those who participate in them are well known, there is little information on how these programs can improve the way businesses operate. A recently released study, The Benefits and Costs of Apprenticeships: A Business […]

apprenticeship

Why ex-offenders should consider entering an apprenticeship program

Posted on January 5, 2017May 29, 2022 by Jails to Jobs

Apprenticeships not only tend to be ex-offender friendly offering second chance employment, but they are also an excellent way to learn a set of skills that are in high demand among employers. And if you’re seriously determined to find a […]

ApprenticeshipUSA grants to increase apprenticeship programs

Posted on November 4, 2016July 31, 2019 by Jails to Jobs

Those interested in apprenticeships may now have more opportunities than ever before, thanks to efforts by the U.S. Department of Labor to expand apprenticeship programs across the United States. On October 21, the White House announced that the DOL has […]

New guide helps manufacturers create apprenticeship programs

Posted on March 27, 2015June 4, 2024 by Jails to Jobs

U.S. Manufacturers are facing a serious shortage of skilled workers. Many applicants just don’t seem to have the skills necessary to produce the increasingly sophisticated products that American factories are creating. While some companies are teaming up with community colleges […]

Pre-apprenticeship programs provide career path entry

Posted on September 26, 2014January 7, 2025 by Jails to Jobs

The trades are said to be ex-offender friendly and not only provide solid wages and benefits but also offer a career path to follow. The best way to get into a trade is through an apprenticeship program, and the best way to […]

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