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For more than 50 years, that has been our charge. By equipping changemakers with evidence and solutions, together we can create a future where every person and community has the opportunity and power to thrive.  \nCopyright © May 2026 . Urban Institute. Permission is granted for reproduction of this file, with attribution to the Urban Institute.  \nContents  \nAcknowledgments iv  \nExecutive Summary v  \nSetting the Stage for Scaling Apprenticeship Degrees 1  \nDefining and Classifying Apprenticeship Degrees 2  \nAction Item for Foundational Changemaking 3  \nProposed Definition of Apprenticeship Degrees 4  \nThe Promise and Risks of Apprenticeship Degrees 4  \nValue for Apprentices 5  \nValue for Employers 6  \nPotential Benefits for Broader Educational Reform 7  \nConcerns about Apprenticeship Degrees 8  \nThe Role of Practitioners in Expanding Apprenticeship Degrees 9  \nCurrent State of Practice 9  \nInterests and Needs from the Field 9  \nAction Items for Practitioners 15  \nThe Role of Policymakers in Expanding Apprenticeship Degrees 16  \nCurrent State of Policy 17  \nInterest from the Field 17  \nAction Items for Policymakers 24  \nThe Role of Researchers in Expanding Apprenticeship Degrees 25  \nCurrent State of Research 25  \nInterest from the Field 27  \nAction Items for Researchers 31  \nConclusion 32  \nAppendix. Methodology 33  \nNotes 36  \nReferences 37  \nAbout the Authors 39  \nStatement of Independence 40  \nAcknowledgments  \nThis discussion paper was supported by the Strada Educational Foundation and Arnold Ventures. Weare grateful to them and to all our funders, who make it possible for Urban to advance its mission.  \nThe views expressed are those of the authors and should not be attributed to the Urban Institute, its trustees, or its funders. Funders do not determine research findings or the insights and recommendations of Urban experts. Further information on the Urban Institute’s funding principles is [available at](available at www.urban.org/fundingprinciples)[ ](available at www.urban.org/fundingprinciples)[www.urban.org/fundingprinciples](available at www.urban.org/fundingprinciples).  \nThankyou to everyone who participated in interviews and the in-person convening in the development of this paper. Thankyou to Karen Gardiner for her thoughtful feedback on the paper, and to Lexi Mills for her expert editing.  \nExecutive Summary  \nApprenticeship degrees possess all the hallmarks of any Registered Apprenticeship: they are industry-led programs that offer paid work experience with wage progression, on-the-job learning, and supplemental education. Upon completion, apprentices earn both a nationally recognized journeyworker credential and an accredited associate’s, bachelor's, or master's degree.  \nApprenticeship degrees are relatively new but they have the potential to benefit both apprenticesand employers, as well as harmonize the workforce and postsecondary education systems. As interest in apprenticeship degrees grows from the field, it will be important for key stakeholders to coalesce around priorities for practice, policy, and research to scale the model while also advancing impact.  \nThis report explores the current definitions of apprenticeship degrees and proposes a shared national definition. Next, it lays out the potential value and risks of the apprenticeship degree model. We explore the current state of practice, as well as several key areas of need related to institutions, employers, and partnerships that practitioners identify as essential to effectively advancing quality programs. Similarly, we consider examples of policy ","cbCaisWkYaSC0ACF","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisWkYaSC0ACF","pdf",463144,47,"English","# Executive Summary\n## Setting the Stage for Scaling Apprenticeship Degrees\n## Defining and Classifying Apprenticeship Degrees\n## Action Items for Foundational Changemaking\n# Proposed Definition of Apprenticeship Degrees\n## The Promise and Risks of Apprenticeship Degrees\n## Value for Apprentices\n## Value for Employers\n# The Role of Practitioners in Expanding Apprenticeship Degrees\n## Current State of Practice\n## Interests and Needs from the Field\n## Action Items for Practitioners\n# The Role of Policymakers in Expanding Apprenticeship Degrees\n## Current State of Policy\n## Interest from the Field\n## Action Items for Policymakers\n# The Role of Researchers in Expanding Apprenticeship Degrees\n## Current State of Research\n## Interest from the Field\n## Action Items for Researchers\n# Conclusion\n# Appendix. 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