Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week

Each year, National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) spotlights the role apprenticeships play in strengthening the workforce by connecting individuals to high-quality, hands-on career pathways. Recognized nationwide, the week celebrates the employers, program sponsors, educators, and apprentices who are helping build a more skilled, inclusive, and resilient workforce.

Apprenticeships combine paid, on-the-job learning with structured instruction, allowing participants to earn while they learn and gain in-demand skills aligned to real employer needs. Once associated primarily with skilled trades, apprenticeship programs have expanded across industries, including healthcare, information technology, education, and public service.

This growing momentum is fueled in part by increased federal investment and policy support, making apprenticeships a powerful tool for employers seeking sustainable ways to recruit, develop, and retain talent. At the same time, program sponsors and employers must navigate a complex landscape of policy requirements, state-specific regulations, and program structures.

To further the conversation, PCG apprenticeship experts Erin Cyman and Richard Norman will host a 45-minute educational webinar focused on common apprenticeship challenges and practical, real-world solutions for employers and program sponsors.

This session will explore:

  • Practical approaches to designing, running, and managing apprenticeship programs
  • Strategies for streamlining apprenticeship program administration and operations
  • Options for developing group-sponsored Apprenticeship Programs, or joining an existing program as a participating employer 
  • An overview of PCG’s Apprenticeship Management Team
  • Understanding of Apprenticeship Management Solutions, including how to get started and what to expect

Register now to reserve your spot.

Whether you are new to apprenticeships or looking to refine an existing program, National Apprenticeship Week is an opportunity to reflect on how work-based learning can drive workforce innovation and long-term impact.