10th Annual National Apprenticeship Week Celebrated
Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) joined the U.S. Department of Labor in celebrating the 10th Annual National Apprenticeship Week, held November 17-23. This year’s theme was “10 Years of Engagement, Expansion, and Innovation.”
A Registered Apprenticeship provides an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway that enables employers to build and sustain a skilled workforce, while allowing individuals to gain valuable paid work experience, earn progressive wage increases, receive classroom instruction, and achieve a nationally recognized credential. These programs are industry-approved and validated by the U.S. Department of Labor or a State Apprenticeship Agency.
To mark the occasion, RVCC hosted a special Apprenticeship Day Event on November 20 for high school and adult students in the College’s Advanced Manufacturing program. The event welcomed students from Manville and Bound Brook High Schools, along with an apprentice from Triad Tool.
The event featured an engaging presentation on the Principles of Apprenticeship, followed by firsthand accounts from a Manufacturing Apprentice. The speakers shared insights into their daily tasks, emphasized the importance of practical learning, and highlighted how apprenticeships promote lifelong professional growth.
Representatives from the featured employer, Triad Tool, spoke about the advantages of incorporating apprentices into their organization, citing benefits such as improved productivity, reduced turnover, and the cultivation of a workforce equipped with critical, industry-valued skills.
Students had the unique opportunity to participate in a question-and-answer session with the apprentices, as well as engage in an informal discussion with a representative from Triad Tool. These conversations provided valuable insights into the rewarding career opportunities available in the manufacturing industry.
For more information about Apprenticeship opportunities, contact Angelo Amante at aamante@raritanval.edu or visit www.apprenticeship.gov. To learn more about RVCC’s Advanced Manufacturing program, visit https://www.raritanval.edu/career-training/career-training-programs/advanced-manufacturing.
RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ. For additional details, visit www.raritanval.edu.
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December 5, 2024
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