VU celebrates National Apprenticeship Week and life-changing opportunities
November 09, 2020
VINCENNES, Ind. — More than 150,000 employers and labor-management organizations in the U.S. utilize apprenticeships to develop workforce talent. Vincennes University partners with multiple employers throughout Indiana and across the nation on industry-based apprenticeship programs, providing technical instruction and degree programs.
National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), November 8-14, 2020, was established by the U.S. Department of Labor to celebrate the impact apprenticeships have in helping Americans learn skills for jobs in growing industries.
"Apprenticeship is a proven way to obtain the skills and knowledge for high-wage, high-demand careers," VU Vice President of Workforce Development and Community Services David Tucker said. "We are proud to support National Apprenticeship Week and showcase Vincennes University’s role in training and educating a skilled workforce in this country."
VU is the training and education partner on apprenticeship programs with employers large and small, including Cummins, General Motors, Caterpillar, and the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), in diesel mechanics, CNC machining, and construction trades.
To learn more about VU’s apprenticeship programs, visit https://www.vinu.edu/workforce-development/apprenticeships.html.
About National Apprenticeship Week
National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is a nationwide celebration that offers leaders in business, labor, education, and other critical partners a chance to express their support of apprenticeship. NAW also allows apprenticeship partners to showcase their programs, facilities, and apprentices in their community. The events highlight the benefits of preparing a highly-skilled workforce to meet job creators' talent needs across diverse industries. For more information, visit https://www.apprenticeship.gov/national-apprenticeship-week.
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