VT Governor and Labor Commissioner Declare 3rd Annual National Apprenticeship Week in Vermont

MONTPELIER, Vt. – Vermont Department of Labor Commissioner Lindsay Kurrle and Governor Phil Scott celebrated the third annual National Apprenticeship Week today, with a commemorative proclamation signing.

Apprenticeship Week is a dedicated week each year that highlights the importance of Vermont’s Apprenticeship Program, and aims to bring together employers and apprentices to celebrate the success of the programs, and encourage more people to choose apprenticeships as a path to a great career.

“This week is a great opportunity to discuss the importance of apprenticeships, and the growing list of opportunities and programs we offer in Vermont,” said Department of Labor Commissioner Lindsay Kurrle. “We have over 700 active apprentices in Vermont, in over 25 different occupations. Students are able to ‘earn while they learn’ on their path to successful careers, and employers are able to build a talented and skilled workforce as a result of apprenticeship programs.”

By building awareness of available apprenticeship opportunities, and the positive impact they have in Vermont’s economy, the Governor and Commissioner hope to expand programs and opportunities that will inspire more jobseekers to achieve their career goals through work-based training. Registered apprenticeships offer a unique combination of classroom and on-the-job training experiences for students and jobseekers in high-pay, high-skill, high-demand jobs.

For more information about Registered Apprenticeship Opportunities, for both employers and jobseekers, visit the Vermont Department of Labor website: http://labor.vermont.gov/workforce-development/apprenticeship/