Apprenticeships could fill the gaps, and provide welcome alternatives for people not inclined toward classroom learning. But there’s a problem: Employers run a big risk of taking on an apprentice when ...

Despite the low unemployment levels, employers are worried about retaining and replacing their skilled workforce. Baby boomers are reaching retirement age, and many young people are not interested in ...

Like many small business owners, Kim Thibeau, a Connecticut salon owner, has struggled to find young workers. A local school counselor helped connect her with high school seniors interested in ...

The Seattle Rep has had a training program in some form for over 40 years, but in April, it earned a new star: approval from the state.

In Washington, more people are getting paid to learn new careers than ever before. The number of apprentices has soared more than 70% in the past decade, according to a report from the Washington ...

Apprenticeships are growing in popularity across America and many companies are looking to take advantage of that interest to infuse lots of new, young workers into the trade industry. Evan Thomas ...

About six years ago, an apprentice training to be a machinist in Washington state told her supervisor she would probably have to drop out of the training program after having her baby: She couldn’t ...