Open Enrollment Begins for Apprenticeship Building America Grant

Springfield, MO—The City of Springfield Department of Workforce Development announces open enrollment into the Apprenticeship Building America training program, a $3 million grant funded by the U.S. Department of Labor. The grant aims to serve 1,275 apprentices over the next three years in a 10-county region around Springfield.

Registered apprenticeships are now available in healthcare, public safety, education, manufacturing, renewable energy, information technology, construction, transportation/distribution and logistics. The apprenticeship model combines classroom learning with hands-on experience and provides wages to the apprentice while providing a nationally recognized credential from the Department of Labor.

“Registered apprenticeships are a win-win for all parties involved,” said Ericka Schmeeckle, Interim Director of Work-force Development. “Whether you are new to the workforce or wanting to start a new career after being in the workforce for a while, we have numerous opportunities for all individuals no matter your background,” Schmeeckle added.

“We are also looking for companies and organizations willing to partner with us and start registered apprenticeship programs. So much of what companies are already doing by way of internships and on-the-job training programs can be turned into registered apprenticeships,” Schmeeckle said.

Residents in Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Lawrence, Polk, Stone, Taney and Webster counties are eligible to enroll in this program. To find out more or enroll, visit: springfieldmo.gov/ apprenticeships.

For more information please contact Communications Coordinator Katherine Trombetta at 417-880-6306 or ktrombetta@springfieldmo.gov.

The Apprenticeship Building

Greene County Archives Speaker Series

Springfield, MO—The first installment of the Greene County Archives Foundation Speaker Series will be held May 18, 7 p.m. at the Schweitzer Brentwood Library. Springfield architect, Paden Chambers will present Beneath the Surface: Unearthing Myths and Tips of Historic Building Research.”

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