National
Apprenticeship
Week
8TH ANNUAL NATIONAL
APPRENTICESHIP WEEK
We look forward to celebrating the 8th Annual National Apprenticeship Week (NAW): November 14-20, 2022! NAW is a nationwide celebration where industry, labor, equity, workforce, education, and government leaders host events to showcase the successes and value of Registered Apprenticeship for rebuilding our economy, advancing racial and gender equity, and supporting underserved communities.
NAW is an opportunity to highlight how Registered Apprenticeship, a proven and industry-driven training model, provides a critical talent pipeline that can help to address some of our nation’s pressing workforce challenges such as rebuilding our country’s infrastructure, addressing critical supply chain demands, supporting a clean energy workforce, modernizing our cybersecurity response, and responding to care economy issues.
National Apprenticeship Week Summit
We are excited to announce the First Annual National Apprenticeship Week Summit! This event will feature panel discussions, an awards presentation, a very special keynote speaker and multiple networking opportunities with Intermediaries, Stakeholders, and Sponsors.
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Girard Melancon
Dr. Melancon brings over 25 years of progressive workforce development experience to serve in his role as CEO/Founder of Durango Works. He recently completed his 10-year tenure at Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) as the Vice-Chancellor for Workforce Solutions. Dr. Melancon has worked with a very small team and many employers in the Greater Baton Rouge area to achieve national recognition for his programs. From 2012 to 2015, he grew his workforce development program from serving only 350 students per year to over 2,500 BIPOC students with more than 40 diverse instructors. Dr. Melancon has the passion and track record for being the ideal servant-leader for business and industry, state and local government, and federal policymakers.
AGENDA
- Meet the Kansas Apprenticeship Council members
- Unique Intermediary Partnerships Panel
- Registered Apprenticeship in Rural Communities Panel
- Leavenworth Military Barracks Panel
Event
Details
NOVEMBER 17TH, 2022
9 AM – 4 PM
TOWNSITE TOWER
534 S Kansas Ave Topeka, KS 66603
TICKET PRICE: $20
includes a light breakfast and a plated lunch