The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) celebrated the 9th annual National Apprenticeship Week, Nov. 13-19.

National Apprenticeship Week spotlights the value of registered apprenticeship, an “industry-driven, high-quality career pathway where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work experience, receive progressive wage increases, classroom instruction, and a portable, nationally-recognized credential,” according to Apprenticeship.gov.

Registered apprenticeships can serve as one venue for individuals with disabilities to receive the career training they need to get and maintain a job and seek advancement in their chosen career field.

OSERS provided the following resources for those interested in learning more about registered apprenticeships:

• A Proclamation on National Apprenticeship Week, 2023 from President Joe Biden

• Overview of registered apprenticeships from the U.S. Department of Labor

• Webinars, Videos Series and Podcasts
  • #ApprenticeshipWorks video series from Office of Disability Employment Policy
  • Apprenticeship for All podcast from Partnership on Inclusive Apprenticeship (PIA)
  • Registered Apprenticeship: Job Seekers with Disabilities Please Apply! webinar from the LEAD Center
  • Youth Apprenticeships in Rehabilitation Counseling: Engaging Students and Youth with Disabilities to Initiate a Career Path webinar from Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center for Quality Employment (VRTAC-QE)

• Resources and Resource Guides
  • Apprenticeships/Pre-Apprenticeships from VRTAC-QE
  • Apprenticeship Resources Webpage from RAISE Center.
  • Business Engagement: Inclusive Apprenticeships from the National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitation Training Materials (NCRTM)
  • A Funding Guide For Supporting a Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program With Federal and State Funds (PDF) from CEEDAR Center
  • Get Training: Apprenticeships from NCRTM
  • Inclusive Apprenticeships from NCRTM
  • Modernizing Apprenticeships: Disability, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility from PIA and VRTAC-QE
  • Step-by-Step Apprenticeship Implementation Guide (PDF) from Job-Driven VR Technical Assistance Center
  • Take a Seat at the Table: The Role of Educator Preparation Programs in Teacher Apprenticeship Programs (PDF) from CEEDAR Center

Remember to follow OSERS on Twitter for more resources related to individuals with disabilities.

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