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As AI reshapes the workforce, creating strong career pathways for young people is more important than ever.

At the Apprenticeships for America Summit, CareerWise USA President & CEO Brent Parton joined workforce and education leaders to discuss AI’s impact on apprenticeship and talent development.

At the Summit, CareerWise Founder Noel Ginsburg was presented with the AFA Champion Award. Congratulations, Noel, on this well-deserved honor!

Got questions about the Future Ready Apprenticeship Center? We’ve got answers. 👏

From who the Center supports to how it helps states expand youth apprenticeship, our FAQs break down what this work is all about: creating stronger pathways from education to career for young people nationwide.

At the center of it all is the Launchpad Decade (ages 16–26) — a critical time shaped by the “3As”: anxiety about the future, affordability challenges, and the growing impact of AI.

Youth apprenticeship helps meet this moment by connecting young people to paid, real-world learning experiences that build skills, confidence, and career direction.

📍 Learn more about the Future Ready Apprenticeship Center at careerwiseusa.org/apprenticeship-center
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A powerful day at the AFA Summit highlighting the future of apprenticeship. ⭐️

Yesterday, CareerWise founder Noel Ginsburg received the Champion Award in recognition of his leadership and long-standing commitment to expanding opportunity through apprenticeship pathways for young people.

CareerWise President Brent Parton also joined the plenary panel, “Apprenticeship & Artificial Intelligence: Challenges & Opportunities,” to discuss how AI is reshaping the workforce and why apprenticeship continues to be a critical strategy for preparing talent for the future.

Exciting to see national momentum continue to grow around apprenticeship innovation and impact.

CareerWise President & CEO Brent Parton joined national and state leaders at the Future Forward Summit 2026 to discuss how stronger education-to-career pathways can help prepare young people for the future of work.

A major theme of the conversation was how young people are navigating the “3As” in their Launchpad Decade: anxiety about the future, affordability challenges, and the growing impact of AI on education and work.

Youth apprenticeship offers a powerful solution — connecting students to paid, real-world learning experiences that build skills, confidence, and clearer pathways into meaningful careers.

Thank you to Tennessee SCORE for bringing together leaders committed to creating innovative opportunities for students and strengthening workforce systems nationwide.

For National Apprenticeship Week, it's also important to celebrate the former apprentices, the ones who put in the hard work, succeeded, and went on to bigger things. For Rolando Lopez, who started as one of the first youth apprentices at Surf Internet, he's since been promoted at Surf, gotten engaged, and now he's a First Generation college graduate, earning his degree from Goshen College. Congratulations to Rolando, and good luck to every former apprentice chasing down their dreams!

"You will be far and away ahead of your peers because of this program, and I wish you all the luck in the world." - Northridge Director of Secondary Education and Student Services Seth Molnar

Today we celebrated the first signing day of the 2026-27 cohort of CareerWise Modern Youth Apprentices at Northridge High School! Kylynn and Elliot signed letters of intent to start with Trinity Lutheran School - Elkhart and Inc., respectively. Kylynn will work as a special education paraprofessional and Elliot is starting as a sales coordinator. Congratulations to these two on the start of their apprenticeship journey!

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National Apprenticeship Week is almost here!

From April 26 to May 2, we’ll be celebrating how Registered Apprenticeship creates real pathways from high school to high-quality careers.

At CareerWise Elkhart County, we’re proud to partner with employers, schools, and CareerWise USA to expand access to youth apprenticeship.

If you’re an employer in Elkhart County curious how youth apprenticeship could support your talent pipeline, contact Miranda Cripe at [email protected] today!

Stay tuned as we highlight apprentices, employers, and outcomes throughout the week.

Shape the Future: Join the K-12 Pre-Apprenticeship Toolkit Design Session

Pre-apprenticeship is a game-changer for CTE, but the tools must match your district's reality. CareerWise and the LAUNCH Apprenticeship Network are partnering to develop a new statewide resource: The California Pre-Apprenticeship to Apprenticeship Pipeline Toolkit.

Join this interactive design session to hear the toolkit’s vision and tell us exactly what templates, checklists, and solutions (for funding, liability, etc.) you need to succeed. Your feedback will directly shape this final resource.

• When: Monday, April 27, 2026 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. PT
• Where: Virtual (Zoom)

https://events.blackthorn.io/41LNjj6/3a9wUQUxN | Help us build a practical tool you can actually use.

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🚀 Hey Colorado!

Looking for an easy way to discover career paths? The Apprenticeship Career Expo is the place to be! Students and career seekers can meet Registered Apprenticeship Programs and pre-apprenticeships to learn about opportunities in construction 🦺, education 🏫, healthcare 🥼, and more.

What to expect:
🤝 Ask questions and connect with apprenticeship representatives
📃 Learn how to apply and what makes a candidate stand out
🗺️ Explore the benefits of becoming an apprentice

📅 Tuesday, April 28 | 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
📍 African American Trade Association, 1635 Paris Street, Aurora, CO 80010
🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gUGTDmaK