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VIRTUAL INSTITUTE PROGRAM BOOK

The Program Book for the Virtual Institute is now available!

The Program Book contains the full agenda, including all session descriptions and speakers; logistical and other event information; and tips about how to get the most out of your participation in the Virtual Institute.

AGENDA AT A GLANCE

All times on the agenda are Eastern Time Zone.

Monday, May 9

Theme: States Driving Registered Apprenticeship Expansion

12:00 – 1:15 PM Opening Plenary: States Driving Registered Apprenticeship Expansion
1:30 – 2:30 PM Peer Discussions
Let’s Go Deeper: Exploring State Expansion Strategies
3:00 – 4:00 PM New Grant Leader Peer Exchange – Part 1 (invitation only)

Tuesday, May 10

Theme: Sector Partnerships and Business Engagement

12:00 – 1:00 PM Workshop: Leveraging Sector Partnerships to Advance Registered Apprenticeship
1:30 – 2:30 PM Workshop: Driving Demand Through Enhanced Business Engagement Strategies
3:00 – 3:45 PM Peer Discussions
Let’s Get Down to Business: Sector-Specific Discussions
  • Advanced Manufacturing/Supply Chain
  • Energy and Utilities
  • Healthcare
  • Information Technology
  • Public Sector and Education
  • Transportation
4:00 – 4:45 PM Peer Discussions
Let’s Get Down to Business: Sector-Specific Discussions
  • Discussion topics above repeated

Wednesday, May 11

Theme: Capacity to Develop, Register, and Support Programs

12:00 – 1:00 PM Workshop: Helping Employers Design and Sustain Quality Apprenticeship Programs
1:30 – 2:30 PM Workshop: Building Capacity through Apprenticeship Navigator Models
3:00 – 3:45 PM Peer Discussions
Let’s Innovate: Building Program and Registration Capacity
  • Engaging State Apprenticeship Agency Councils
  • Braiding Federal Funds to Support Apprenticeship Programs
  • Using Models for Employer Incentive Funding
  • Streamlining Program Development & Registration Processes
  • Accelerator Training: How to use it to Launch Apprenticeship Programs
  • Supporting Sponsors from Program Infancy to Sustainability
4:00 – 4:45 PM Peer Discussions
Let’s Innovate: Building Program and Registration Capacity
  • Discussion topics above repeated

Thursday, May 12

Theme: Opportunity and Diversity through Apprentice Pipelines

12:00 – 1:00 PM Workshop: Apprenticeship and the Workforce Systems: Partnering to Advance Diversity and Inclusion
1:30 – 2:30 PM Workshop: Colleges and Apprenticeship: Integrating Credentials into Apprenticeship Programs
3:00 – 3:45 PM Peer Discussions
Let’s Collaborate: Building Diverse Apprentice Pipelines
  • Retention Strategies that Support Successful Apprentice Outcomes
  • Diversity in Construction Apprenticeship Programs
  • Recruitment Strategies to Diversify the Candidate Pipeline
  • Developing Quality Pre-Apprenticeship Programs
  • Adult Basic Education Alignment with Apprenticeship
  • Career and Technical Education Program Alignment with Apprenticeship
4:00 – 4:45 PM Peer Discussions
Let’s Collaborate: Building Diverse Apprentice Pipelines
  • Discussion topics above repeated

Friday, May 13

Theme: The Future of  Registered Apprenticeship

12:00 – 12:45 PM

TA Center of Excellence: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

TA Center of Excellence: Apprenticeship Occupations and Standards
1:00 – 1:45 PM

TA Center of Excellence: Strategic Partnerships and System Alignment

TA Center of Excellence: Data and Performance and Best Practices Center
2:00 – 3:00 PM Closing Plenary: The Future of Registered Apprenticeship
3:30 – 4:30 PM New Grant Leader Peer Exchange – Part 2 (invitation only)

More Information

Please visit the event website

If you have any logistical questions or need to change any of the information submitted, please email stateapprenticeshipta@air.org.