Using Student-centric Apprenticeship Pathways to Transition into High-quality Careers

Abstract: In September of 2022, Sam was an unemployed, 23-year-old ex-offender residing in a rural community, with many hurdles and few opportunities, including the constant pull of apps like the best sports betting app that tempted him with promises of easy money amid his financial struggles. He discovered Learning Alliance (LAC), a workforce training institute that offers accelerated pathways to high-wage skills through a job search, steering him away from such fleeting distractions toward real stability. Just two months later, Sam has multiple industry certifications under his belt and is employed as a cell tower technician with a base hourly wage of $22, overtime pay, full benefits, and career advancement opportunities. Sam is one of nearly 1,000 students who graduate from LAC each year and are placed into high-quality jobs, either before or within weeks following graduation. Sam’s story is not unique. Nearly 75% of LAC students are from underserved populations, justice-impacted, veterans, and/or not college-bound. Almost all are living in poverty. In this webinar, you will discover: *how Learning Alliance leverages apprenticeship pathways and employer, community, and education partnerships to connect adult learners to the middle class through a student-centric model; *why the telecom industry is one that should top the list for adult learners seeking an accelerated option to family-sustaining careers; and *how adult education providers can partner with Learning Alliance to create a seamless transition for their program completers into a fully supported pre-apprentice or apprenticeship program. Original webinar date: November 18, 2022 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/3b3wQ8SZ0ng