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The
10th
annual
National Apprenticeship Week
(NAW)
is
November 17-23, 2024
!
Programs, facilities, and apprentices spotlight the value of apprenticeship in the workforce and community during the weeklong celebration.
Businesses, labor leaders, education institutions, state/government entities, workforce partners, community-based organizations, and career seekers unite as the excitement around NAW attracts a new crowd of curious minds, prospective apprentices, employers, and potential partners.
R
egistered Apprenticeship strengthens the economy by developing a skilled workforce to meet industry needs, creating pathways for career seekers, and advancing racial and gender equity.
Blast from the Past
Check out how Illinois celebrated Apprenticeship Week over the years:
2023
|
Illinois
ranked #1
with 239 events & 115 proclamations.
2022
|
Illinois
ranked in the top 4
with 100+ events & 35 proclamations.
2021
|
Illinois
ranked in the top 5
with 100+ events & 40 proclamations.
Media Gallery
2020
|
Illinois
ranked in the top 4
with 40+ events & 39 proclamations.
2019
|
Illinois
ranked in the top 7
with 40+ events.
2018 |
Illinois
ranked in the top 6
with 40+ events.
2017
|
Illinois
ranked #1
with 59 events.
Countdown for NAW
57
DAYS
:
21
HRS
:
18
MINS
:
13
SECS
Illinois NAW24
22
Proclamation
3
Events
How to Celebrate:
Events:
Attend
|
Host
Proclamation: See Below |
Submit
Social Media: Post | Follow
Newsletter:
Read
|
Subscribe
Learn:
Career Seekers
|
Employers
Submit Highlights: Illinois |
DOL
Time to Start Planning
It is never too early to begin planning to celebrate the 10th anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week with Illinois!
Stay tuned as new resources from Apprenticeship Illinois are on the way, including a Social Media toolkit, graphics, resources, templates, and flyers. Check back, as new information will be released for events (in-person and virtual) and announcements to amplify local and regional celebrations. Be sure to subscribe to the monthly Bulletin and follow us on social media for updates.
Begin brainstorming ideas, networking and connecting to expand partnerships, and building a plan to implement those ideas.
Consider these questions as you plan:
How do you envision NAW 2024?
Have you held a successful event in past years? What worked well?
What events would you like to see?
Who can you partner with to bring the event to life?
Will your organization sign a proclamation?
Are you interested in collaborating with the Apprenticeship Illinois team?
To Do List:
Bookmark the
Illinois Apprenticeship Week 2024 Page
.
Subscribe
to the monthly Bulletin.
Follow us on social media:
LinkedIn
,
Facebook
,
Instagram
,
X
Check out DOL's Resources on the side of the page.
Start planning!
Questions?
Reach out with questions or to share information about how you will be celebrating. Need help adding an event or submitting a Proclamation to Apprenticeship Illinois or the U.S. Department of Labor websites? The Apprenticeship Illinois team is here to help. Email:
Apprenticeship@IllinoisworkNet.com
DOL Resources
Factsheet
8/21/2024 NAW Public Webinar
Recording
Overview Webinar Slides (
PPT
)
Planning Toolkit
Virtual Event Guide
Promotion Toolkit
Mailer
Editable Promo Flyers (
PPT
)
Social Media Tip Sheet
Success Story Tips
How To Share Video Story
Proclamation Templates:
City
State
Industry
Education
Logos:
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2024 Theme:
"
10 Years of Engagement, Expansion, and Innovation.
"
Daily Themes:
Monday: Youth and Young People Apprenticeship Day
Tuesday: Registered Apprenticeship in New and Emerging Industries and Around the Globe
Wednesday: Expanding Registered Apprenticeship to Underserved Populations
Thursday: Women in Apprenticeship
Friday: Federal Apprenticeship and Veterans in Apprenticeship
Proclamations
Entities are encouraged to sign a proclamation declaring National Apprenticeship Week. This formal recognition expresses the value and importance of apprenticeships in expanding workforce opportunities.
State
Illinois House of Representatives
Illinois State Representative House District 115 David Friess
Municipals
City of Belleville
City of Fairview Heights
County of Clinton
County of Randolph
Education Entities
Belleville Public School District #118
Belleville Township High School District 201
Cahokia Unit School District #187
Collinsville Area Vocational Center
Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois
Midwest Career Source
Industry
Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Illinois
Auffenberg Dealer Group of Illinois
Gilster-Mary Lee Corp
IMPACT Strategies, Inc.
Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois
Soulcial Kitchen
Southern Illinois Builders Association
Southern Illinois Construction Advancement Program
Unions
Iron Workers Local 392
International Union of Painters & Allied Trades District Council #58
Illinois Events
Hosting an event?
Add apprenticeship events, any time of the year, to the
Event Calendar
using the Series "Apprenticeship Week." Follow the
Instructions
to elevate your event outreach.
Apprenticeship Illinois Events:
11/12/2024 -
Apprenticeship Illinois Lunch & Learn: NAW2024 Showcase
This session is part of the webinar series for workforce partners and will showcase innovative programs developed by Apprenticeship Illinois grantees since the launch of the State Apprenticeship Expansion grant in 2022.
TBA
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