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California has created over 674,000 earn-and-learn opportunities since 2019, crushing its 2029 goal three years early. Real people are turning their dreams into stable careers with paid, hands-on training.
Holyoke Community College just scored $455,000 to train 30 people for solar installer and electrician jobs at zero cost to students. The program opens doors to union apprenticeships and careers paying family-sustaining wages in one of America's fastest-growing industries.
A new three-year contract to maintain British Army Apache and RAF Chinook helicopters is creating 1,200 jobs across the UK, including 50 new apprenticeships for young people. The £879 million investment supports skilled workers at six locations while keeping some of the world's most advanced military aircraft mission-ready.
Lakeshore College just received $1.5 million to help more students finish their programs and land great careers. The funding will expand apprenticeships, strengthen dental hygiene training, and create smoother paths from high school to college.
Illinois launched a paid training program that helps people from underserved communities break into clean energy careers. The program covers everything from safety certifications to childcare costs, then connects graduates with union apprenticeships.
Union members raised funds at a Top Golf event in Chesterfield to support the Missouri Works Initiative, a nonprofit helping Missourians access career training and job resources. The March 19th fundraiser brings new support to programs connecting laid-off workers with apprenticeships and recovery-friendly workplaces.
A new rapid apprenticeship program will train 1,600 workers for the UK's biggest electric vehicle battery factory in just weeks instead of years. The Somerset gigafactory opens in 2027 and promises 4,000 jobs plus £700 million in annual economic value.
A £40 million investment by Ryanair will create 450 high-skilled engineering jobs and 60 apprenticeships at Scotland's Prestwick Airport. The expansion will transform the site into Europe's largest aircraft maintenance facility for the airline.
Britain is launching its biggest youth employment program in a decade, backed by £1 billion to unlock 200,000 jobs and apprenticeships for young people. The initiative tackles a troubling rise in youth unemployment that saw nearly one million young Britons neither working nor learning.
Britain is launching a massive jobs program that will help 200,000 young people get their first career break. Businesses will receive up to £3,000 for hiring unemployed young adults.
Ghana's National Apprenticeship Programme is equipping 2,000 young people with vocational skills, covering full training costs and providing modern tools to both students and master craftspeople. The government pays training fees directly to trainers through the Bank of Ghana, ensuring transparency and eliminating corruption risks.
A 57-year-old Japanese swordsmith is welcoming a new generation of katana enthusiasts, thanks to anime and video games sparking fresh interest in the centuries-old tradition. Despite challenges like aging craftsmen and demanding apprenticeships, the ancient art is finding modern relevance. #