New SHRM Resource Helps HR Professionals Navigate Registered Apprenticeships
Following a SHRM26 conversation between Emily M. Dickens, SHRM's Chief Administrative Officer, and Dr. Henry Mack, Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training at the U.S. Department of Labor, SHRM Government Affairs released a new Registered Apprenticeships FAQ to help HR professionals better understand how apprenticeship programs can support workforce readiness and talent development.
At SHRM26, Dickens and Mack discussed the future of workforce readiness and the importance of strengthening connections between education, skills development, and employment opportunities. Their conversation also highlighted the role of employer engagement, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, apprenticeships and work-based learning, and public-private partnerships in building stronger talent pipelines.
The new SHRM resource builds on that discussion by providing members with a clear overview of how Registered Apprenticeships work, the business value they can offer, and the federal initiatives currently supporting their growth. Registered Apprenticeships combine paid work experience, related instruction, mentorship, and an industry-recognized credential, creating a structured, skills-first model for developing talent.
For HR professionals, apprenticeships can be an important tool for addressing skills gaps, expanding access to career pathways, strengthening retention, and aligning talent development with real business needs. While apprenticeships are often associated with skilled trades, they are increasingly being explored across a broader range of industries and occupations.
As workforce needs continue to evolve, Registered Apprenticeships offer employers a practical way to invest in talent, support career mobility, and build more resilient workforce pipelines.
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