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Fact Sheet: Biden Administration to Take Steps to Bolster Registered Apprenticeships. President Biden and Vice President Harris met with a group of labor leaders to discuss the American Rescue Plan, with the goal of putting millions of Americans to work in well-trained, good-paying, union jobs. This fact sheet includes the commitment to expanding registered apprenticeships in the United States and supporting a diverse workforce.
Expanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Tech Apprenticeships. The Urban Institute and its partners support employers nationwide in various industry sectors, such as IT, health care, and advanced manufacturing. This webinar includes panelists representing employers and stakeholders, who discuss recruiting diverse candidates and cultivating inclusive workspaces.
Biden Plans to Nominate California’s Julie Su as DOL Deputy. Julie Su, Secretary for the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), has been nominated as the Department of Labor’s Deputy Secretary. According to a Bloomberg Law Report, Secretary Su has accepted the White House offer of a US Labor Department position after being nominated by President Joe Biden.
California EDGE Coalition’s Summary of the 2021-22 Governor’s Proposed Budget
National Apprenticeship Act of 2021. The National Apprenticeship Act of 2021, which invests $3.5 billion in our apprenticeship system, ensures consistency and quality across apprenticeships and expands opportunities for diverse workers in emerging sectors. We have included a factsheet with a brief overview of the National Apprenticeship Act of 2021 (H.R. 447)

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