President Trump issued Executive Order 13813 on October 12, 2017, directing the Secretaries of Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services (the Secretaries) to consider proposing regulations or revising guidance on three health care issues: health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs), short-term limited duration […]
Administering an apprenticeship fund can be complex, requiring funds to follow not only good educational administration practices but also good business practices. A chapter in the soon-to-be-released Trustee Handbook: A Guide to Labor-Management Employee Benefit Plans, Eighth Edition, published by the International […]
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, women make up almost half of the labor force but represent only 7.1% of new enrollments in registered apprenticeship programs. Similarly, minorities show lower percentages entering apprenticeship programs than the overall workforce. Recognizing that women […]
This week is National Apprenticeship Week, a worthy cause for celebration here at the International Foundation. We know how well #ApprenticeshipWorks (couldn’t resist sharing the hashtag!) for our members. In recent years, we have increased our educational offerings, website resources and research efforts […]
Apprenticeship programs have been gaining more attention recently for presenting an effective approach to filling skill gaps in the workforce. Challenges remain amid the attention, with program sponsors experiencing recruitment and funding issues. On the flip side, individual workers struggle with job security and […]
