ACCESSING UNION
APPRENTICESHIPS
Working to align Oregon and Washington union building trades with the K-12 and post-secondary systems, CTE and STEM initiatives, and current investments of the workforce development system.
The Need for Apprenticeships
By 2020, America is projected to experience a shortfall of about 8 million workers, according to The Center for American Progress. Apprenticeship programs offer a solution for both businesses and potential employees to address this national concern.
WORKER SHORTFALL
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By 2020, America is projected to experience a shortfall of 3 million workers with an associates degree or higher and 5 million workers with technical certificates and credentials.
The Center for American Progress
Lack Technical Competency
%
Nearly half of U.S. employers report difficulty filling jobs because candidates lack technical competencies. Manpower Groups’s 2013 Talent Shortage Survey
IN THE US:
400,000 Apprenticeships
150,000 Employers
1,000 Occupations
U.S. Department of Labor
IN AVERAGE STUDENT DEBT
$
The average amount a class of 2016 graduate has in student loan debt. Student Loan Hero
