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technology28 days ago•2 min saved

US Labor Department unveils AI literacy portal to boost AI-focused apprenticeships

The U.S. Department of Labor launched the AI in Registered Apprenticeship Innovation Portal, a one-stop resource to build AI literacy and integrate AI-focused training into Registered Apprenticeship programs. The portal offers practical tools, industry-specific training modules, and three integration options (join existing programs, create new AI-focused programs, or update current ones), supporting employers and workers as part of National Apprenticeship Week and in alignment with the agency's AI Literacy Framework.

via U.S. Department of Labor (.gov)|

#ai #ai-literacy #apprenticeship-programs

business-politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"House Committee and Republicans Warn of Regulatory Impact on Small Businesses"

The GOP chair of the House Committee on Small Business, Roger Williams, warns that the Biden administration's proposed changes to the National Apprenticeship System will place a heavy burden on small businesses by imposing arduous administrative requirements, discouraging their participation in the program. Williams argues that these new regulations will make it harder for businesses to train a qualified workforce and will only add more bureaucratic red tape for small businesses to navigate. He has repeatedly pushed back against regulations proposed and imposed by the Biden administration, which has implemented 774 final rules costing over $450 billion during President Biden's tenure, adding over 286 million paperwork hours for businesses.

via Fox Business|

#apprenticeship-programs #biden-administration #business-politics

business3 years ago•2 min saved

South Dakota Governor Prioritizes Apprenticeships Over College Degrees for State Jobs.

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem announced that her state has achieved the lowest unemployment rate in US history, with an unemployment rate of 1.9% in March. The state also has an estimated 25,000 job openings that may not require a license or established skill set. Noem's administration has established "licensing reciprocity" to honor trade licenses earned in other states. The governor also announced a historic investment in apprenticeship programs. Despite the economic instability caused by the Biden administration, Noem said South Dakota has given its people the freedom to make decisions for themselves, which has allowed the state to win.

via Fox News|

#apprenticeship-programs #business #job-openings