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Despite unemployment holding steady at a low 4.2%, many sectors and their employers face a persistent struggle to fill positions 1 This challenge is driven by several interconnected factors: an aging population, lagging labor force participation, and a widening gap between our education/training system and labor market demand that leaves many workers unprepared for good jobs.2  \nThe situation is further complicated by the rapid pace of technological change and the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI), which are reshaping industries and intensifying the mismatch between workers’ skills and employers’ needs. And jobs in infrastructure, energy, and semiconductor sectors are projected to create approximately 2.9 million jobs annually, if federal support continues.3 The pressing question remains: who will fill these roles?  \nDespite declining public trust in and rising costs of higher education, postsecondary credentials remain essential for securing good jobs.4 By 2031, 72% of  jobs will require education beyond high school, and while a bachelor’s degree isn’t always necessary, middle-skill pathways--such as associate’s degrees,  \nINTRODUCTION 3  \ncertificates, and certifications—will be key to economic security.5 The United States must find ways to expand access to these needed postsecondary options to equip current and future workers with the skills necessary to succeed in our rapidly evolving economy.  \nOne powerful solution lies in a time-tested workforce development model: apprenticeship.   \nThis earn-and-learn approach combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction, culminating in an industry-recognized credential. For workers, apprenticeships offer a flexible, paid pathway to family-sustaining careers. Data collected from the Registered Apprenticeship (RA) system shows that workers who complete these programs earn an average annual salary of $84,000 (higher than the national average of $66,000) and lifetime earnings of $300,000 greater than their nonapprentice counterparts.6  \nThe benefits for employers are equally compelling. Apprenticeships enhance recruitment, increase worker retention, foster knowledge transfer from experienced employees, and significantly improve retention—94% of apprentices retain employment after completing their apprenticeship program. For every $100 businesses invest in apprenticeship programs, they see an average return of $144 through increased productivity, reduced costs, and frontline innovation.  \nApprenticeship is also what voters want—JFF’s national polling found that 84% of registered voters across the political spectrum support policies to expand apprenticeship programs.  \nINTRODUCTION 4  \nThe strong labor market outcomes of apprenticeship have drawn th","cbCaih6VWbXAxzYn","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaih6VWbXAxzYn","pdf",3045079,26,"English","# Introduction\n# Apprenticeship in the United States\n# Policy Solutions to Advance High-Quality Apprenticeship in the United States\n# Conclusion\n# Endnotes","[{\"question\":\"Why does the brief focus on modernizing and expanding apprenticeships?\",\"answer\":\"It addresses the persistent difficulty filling positions caused by demographic factors, labor force participation trends, and a widening gap between education and labor market needs, intensified by technological change and generative AI.\"},{\"question\":\"What makes apprenticeship a central workforce development solution in the brief?\",\"answer\":\"The brief describes apprenticeship as an earn-and-learn model combining paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction, culminating in an industry-recognized credential and producing strong earnings and retention results.\"},{\"question\":\"What problem is identified with the U.S. apprenticeship system today?\",\"answer\":\"The brief states that apprenticeship has not reached the scale of other nations due to underfunding and underutilization, including limited incentives and bureaucratic processes that keep employers and workers out of opportunity.\"}]","Policy Blueprint to Modernize and Expand Apprenticeship Nationwide - Policy brief | PDF",1792053381,66]